Portrait of Princess Diana

Princess Diana

British royal, humanitarian

Contemporary influential 145 sayings

Sayings by Princess Diana

It was just so confusing and so complicated, and it just made me feel so inadequate.

1995 — Referring to her struggles within the royal family, BBC Panorama interview
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I sometimes think I'm a bit of a rebel.

1992 — Quoted in 'Diana: Her True Story' by Andrew Morton
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I think every human being needs to be valued.

1990s — Speech on mental health, general public knowledge
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I'm going to follow my heart, not the rules.

1990s — Quoted in various biographies, general sentiment
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I had a very difficult time with the media, and it made my life very, very hard.

1995 — BBC Panorama interview
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I just want to be loved.

1990s — Widely reported sentiment, often attributed to her
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I think that I'm a good mother, and I think that I do my best.

1995 — BBC Panorama interview
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I was desperate. I was just desperate.

1992 — Referring to her state of mind during her marriage, Andrew Morton's book 'Diana: Her True Story'
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I think I was very lucky to have been given the opportunity to do what I did.

1990s — General reflection on her role, often quoted
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I think I'm a strong person, but I'm also very sensitive.

1990s — Quoted in various biographies, general sentiment
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I want to be remembered for what I did, not for who I was married to.

1990s — Widely reported sentiment, often attributed to her
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I believe in the power of touch.

1987 — Speech on AIDS, famously photographed touching patients
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I was put on this Earth to do good.

1990s — Quoted in various biographies, general sentiment
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I just want to make a difference.

1990s — General sentiment expressed throughout her life, widely quoted
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I hope that I can be a good example to others.

1990s — Often said in interviews, general public knowledge
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I'm a very emotional person.

1990s — Quoted in various biographies, general sentiment
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I don't regret anything.

1990s — Reported in various sources, general sentiment
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I'm going to do things my way.

1990s — Implied through her actions and independence, widely reported sentiment
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I felt very isolated.

1992 — Referring to her time in the royal family, Andrew Morton's book 'Diana: Her True Story'
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I never thought I'd be in this position.

1980s — Referring to her royal role, often quoted
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