The 26 Most Inspiring Quotes from Princess Diana
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022Princess Diana won the hearts of people around the world with her grace, compassion, and generosity. We remember the Princess of Wales through her most powerful words.
The People’s Princess—in her own words
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 favorite 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.
On compassion
“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.”
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On improving our world
“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.” These Princess Diana quotes are as stunning as these rarely seen photos of her.
On her purpose
“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 leadership
“I don’t go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.”
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On helping anyone
“Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.” These Princess Diana quotes are iconic, just like her most famous fashion moments.
On tolerance
“The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.” Find out the secrets you didn’t know about Charles’ and Diana’s wedding.
On action
“I want to do, not just to be.”
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