22 Powerful Princess Diana Quotes To Honor Her Memory
Celebrating the People's Princess and her impact on us still to this day.
Everyone knows the name of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, formerly known as Lady Di, and before that, as Lady Diana Frances Spencer.
Today, as her sons Prince William and Prince Harry paid tribute to their beloved mother by reuniting for the unveiling of her statue at The Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace, London, on what would have been her 60th birthday, Princess Diana's quotes remind us of just how powerful and inspirational a life force she was.
In a joint statement, the princes said, "Today, on what would have been our Mother's 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character — qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better. Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy,"
And even nearly 24 years after her tragic death, we continue to look to her words as motivation to keep on going and growing.
Commonly referred to as "The People's Princess" or "the Queen of Hearts," while she was Diana, Princess of Wales, she was admired by the entire world for her humble nature and willingness to get her hands dirty in her efforts to help others.
We watched her every move, admired her strength, adored her personality, and mourned her passing.
Married to Prince Charles at the young age of 20, she was anything but what the people expected of a member of the British Royal Family.
While her royal wedding was quite the affair, including a massive gown and a ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, she started off the marriage by abandoning the royal wedding vow of saying that she would obey Prince Charles.
Such acts made her seem much more human and relatable, attributing to her overall appeal and admiration.
And of course, she worked hard to support the causes she believed in. While she worked with and supported many causes, she was passionate about bringing knowledge of HIV/AIDS into a brighter spotlight, and it became one of her most cherished causes to work with.
Of course with all the good that she did, her public attention was not always positive. Some people disagreed with the way she broke traditional royal expectations.
And then shockingly and suddenly, the world was blindsided by the car crash in Paris that resulted in her death on August 31, 1997.
More than two decades later, Diana is far from forgotten.
In a time when people will be reflecting on the princess, and looking for answers in the small details and information that they can absorb from her life and her death, it's important to remember who she was other than the news that surrounded her. Do that with 22 of the best quotes from Princess Diana herself.
22 Powerful Princess Diana Quotes to Honor Her Memory
1“Only do what your heart tells you.” — Princess Diana
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2“Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.” — Princess Diana
3"They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?" — Princess Diana
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4“Family is the most important thing in the world.” — Princess Diana
5“The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.” — Princess Diana
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6“Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” — Princess Diana
7“I’m here to do good. I’m not a destructive person.” — Princess Diana
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8“Hugs can do great amounts of good — especially for children.” — Princess Diana
9“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.” — Princess Diana
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10“If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.” — Princess Diana
11“When you are happy you can forgive a great deal.” — Princess Diana
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12“I touch people. I think everyone needs that. Placing a hand on a friend’s face means making contact.” — Princess Diana
13“I don’t want expensive gifts; I don’t want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure.” — Princess Diana
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14“Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.” — Princess Diana
15"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." — Princess Diana
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16“I don’t go by the rule book; I lead from the heart, not the head.” — Princess Diana
17“Life is just a journey.” — Princess Diana
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18“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” — Princess Diana
19“I like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that’s the way I am.” — Princess Diana
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20She couldn't stress how important it was to care for and love others.
“I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved.” — Princess Diana
21“People think that, at the end of the day, a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.” — Princess Diana
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22“I think every strong woman in history has had to walk down a similar path and I think it’s the strength that causes the confusion and the fear. Why is she strong? Where does she get it from? Where is she taking it? Where is she going to use it?” — Princess Diana
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Kelcey Connors is a writer who focuses on quotes, entertainment, and zodiac articles. She's a graduate of Quinnipiac University.