"My message to women is: Women: We can do it. We are capable of doing almost anything, but we must learn we cannot do it all at once, we need to prioritize."

"As a vibrant force in civil society, women continue to press for their rights, equal participation in decision-making, and the upholding of the principles of the revolution by the highest levels of leadership in Egypt."

"We simply can no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. The world needs to tap into the talent and wisdom of women. Whether the issue is food security, economic recovery, health, or peace and security, the participation of women is needed now more than ever."

"I believe that if you want to fight inequality you have to do it starting at infancy."

"To the teacher weighed down with paperwork, I say: you've been messed around too often. You came into teaching to spend your time teaching children not filling in forms."

"Education is the period during which you are being instructed by somebody you do not know, about something you do not want to know."

"My recollection is - and I'd have to confirm this - but I don't recall paying any money to go to law school."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."