Caroline Kennedy Quotes

I don't allow people's outlook on me dictate what I do in my life and how I live my life.

I don't need to be liked.

I never allow myself to be pressured.

I know what I can do so it doesn't bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

I don't need anybody to tell me how to be alive.

I've never really allowed anyone else to tell me whether I'm good or not.

I am going to walk away when I'm ready to walk away. Not because of a win or a loss.

From a young age, I was a pretty good listener, a strong lady. Maybe it helped me that I never felt intimidated by anybody. Even at school, I was always strong. I believed in myself, in what I do.

I know what is best for me.

No one is going to tell me I'm too small to do whatever, to do anything. That's not up to them, and I'll never give anyone that power to say that.

I don't make demands. I don't tell you how it should be. I'll give you options, and it's up to you to select or throw 'em away. That should be the headline: If you're insecure, don't call.

Sticking to your values, listening to your instincts, making your own choices is so important.

I do what I believe.

I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.

So many people always try to help me carry my luggage and help me do things I can do myself. If I can do it myself, I'm going to do it myself. I'm not going to let other people do it for me, and I think that's a big part of where I came from. I'm not a real prissy girl.

You have enough people against you... be for yourself.

It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.

I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet.

I just have a way about me where people know that they don't tell me what to do, they kind of just wait for me to do it.

I'm not a downtrodden woman. I just won't be.

I'm in control of myself. I take yes or no from no one.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self.

Be sure of yourself, don't let anyone bully you, be a strong and independent woman or boy.