The People’s Princess – in her own words

The People’s Princess – in her own words
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Even before Princess Diana’s wedding day, she had won the hearts of people around the world with her grace, compassion and generosity. Here are 26 of our favourite Princess Diana quotes that speak to all those qualities.

These are some of her most powerful words. They make Princess Diana’s death all the more poignant, but they also reveal her enduring legacy.

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On giving back

On giving back
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“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.”

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On compassion

On compassion
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“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.”

On family

On family
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“Family is the most important thing in the world.”

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On improving our world

On improving our world
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“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

On love

On love
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“If you find someone you love in life, you must hang onto it, and look after it, and if you were lucky enough to find someone who loved you, then you must protect it.”

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On world issues

On world issues
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“I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved.”

On her purpose

On her purpose
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“Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.”

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On being a royal

On being a royal
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“I’d like to be a queen in people’s hearts, but I don’t see myself being queen of this country.”

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On raising her sons

On raising her sons
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“I want my boys to have an understanding of people’s emotions, their insecurities, people’s distress, and their hopes and dreams.”

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