Jacinda Ardern

"I believe we should leave the planet in a better state than we found it."

"Your mental health is as important as your physical health."

"I've never been someone who plays the game of politics."

"I try to remember that I'm a mum first, a politician second."

"Empathy is one of the most powerful tools we have."

"I want to build a society where everyone feels they belong."

"Being honest is always the best policy, even when it's hard."

"I believe in the power of collaborative leadership."

"We have to be willing to have difficult conversations."

"Young people will shape the future more than anyone else."

"Social media can be a great tool for connection, but we need to be mindful."

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve my country."

"We need to invest in education because it's the foundation of everything."

"Fear shouldn't stop you from doing what's right."

"I've always tried to be authentic in everything I do."

"Success is measured not just in what you achieve, but how you treat people."

"We should never accept inequality as inevitable."

"I believe in working hard and playing by the rules."

"Love for your country means being willing to work for positive change."

"The most important thing is to do no harm."

"I think vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness."

"You have to believe in yourself, even when others don't."

"I've always tried to lead by example rather than by decree."

"Community is everything, and we have to nurture it."

"I believe in second chances and redemption."

"When things are difficult, that's when your character is truly tested."

"I'm not afraid to admit when I don't know something."

"We need to listen to the voices that are often not heard."

"I try to approach every day with gratitude and purpose."

"Change is not something to be feared, it's something to be embraced."