Carmela Soprano

"I don't waste time on people who don't deserve it."

"Life is unpredictable, but you have to keep moving forward anyway."

"I want to be someone my children can be proud of."

"Patience is a virtue I've had to learn the hard way."

"I've learned that holding grudges only hurts you in the end."

"Sometimes you have to be selfish to survive."

"I believe in the power of a good home-cooked meal."

"Real power comes from the respect of others, not from manipulation."

"I'm not going to apologize for wanting more out of life."

"You can't change the past, only learn from it."

"I've always believed that education opens doors."

"There's dignity in providing for yourself and your family."

"I don't give up on the people I love, no matter how hard it gets."

"Life requires you to be tough, but not heartless."

"I want to leave something meaningful behind."

"Sometimes the hardest thing is admitting you were wrong."

"I've learned that words can hurt more than actions sometimes."

"Real beauty comes from confidence and inner strength."

"I don't accept mediocrity, from others or from myself."

"Life is about making choices and living with the consequences."

"I believe in standing up for what you believe in, loudly if necessary."

"Sometimes you have to create your own happiness because no one else will do it for you."

"I've learned that vulnerability is not weakness."

"A woman deserves to be treated with respect and dignity."

"I'm not interested in living a small life."

"Time is the one thing you can't get back, so use it wisely."

"I believe in the importance of tradition and family values."

"Sometimes you have to destroy something to rebuild it better."

"Real strength is being able to handle your problems without dragging everyone else into them."

"I want my life to have meaning and purpose, not just exist."