To me, one of the best faces America has ever projected is the face of a Peace Corps volunteer. That face symbolizes this country: young, curious, brimming with idealism and hope - and a real, honest compassion. Teresa Heinz americabrimcompassion share on social
There is a value in taking a stand whether or not anybody may be noticing it and whether or not it is a risky thing to do. Teresa Heinz noticeriskystand Change image and share on social
I mention my age because I find people in this country - women, not men, of course - women are so troubled by their age. There's a culture of youth, and it's a phony culture. Teresa Heinz agecountryculture Change image and share on social
My roots are African. The birds I remember, the fruits I ate, the trees I climbed, they're African. Teresa Heinz africanbirdclimb Change image and share on social
I couldn't not be who I am. That bubble eventually bursts down the road. So you just have to be real, and when you goof up, say you goofed up. Teresa Heinz bubblebursteventually Change image and share on social
I am the product of living in dictatorships. And someone who's lived in dictatorships and not being allowed to be themselves, it cherishes the ability to be yourself and to have feelings and to speak them when asked. And I am that person. Teresa Heinz abilityallowask share on social
When you're threatened, or something hard hits you, acknowledge it, embrace it. Don't pretend that you didn't get hurt - hurt, cry, think about it. And then you let it go and try something else. Teresa Heinz acknowledgecryembrace Change image and share on social
I think a man and a woman, on a whole array of issues, including raising children, have differences, and then you work them through. Teresa Heinz arraychilddifference Change image and share on social
As a young woman, I attended Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, South Africa, which was then not segregated. But I witnessed the weight of apartheid everywhere around me. Teresa Heinz africaapartheidattend Change image and share on social
I fight, and have fought, for political freedom, for justice and for fairness and freedom of speech. Teresa Heinz fairnessfightfreedom Change image and share on social
