Margaret Houlihan

"A woman must never show vulnerability in a man's world."

"I find peace in order and structure."

"There's a certain grace in being irreplaceable."

"I believe that hard work is its own reward."

"A woman's reputation is everything."

"I've learned that sentiment has no place in surgery."

"There's strength in knowing exactly who you are."

"I demand the same excellence from others that I demand from myself."

"A good nurse never forgets the weight of her responsibility."

"I've faced death and lived; nothing else scares me now."

"There's a certain power in silence."

"I believe in progress, not nostalgia."

"A woman must create her own destiny."

"I've learned that time reveals truth."

"There's no satisfaction greater than knowing you've done your best."

"I won't compromise my standards for anyone."

"A leader leads by example, not by command."

"I believe that every person is capable of greatness."

"There's a certain beauty in a woman who knows her power."

"I've survived because I refuse to surrender."

"A woman's independence is her greatest asset."

"I find meaning in service, even when it's thankless."

"There's honor in facing adversity without flinching."

"I believe that success is earned, not given."

"A good nurse remembers that patients are people, not cases."

"I've learned that pretense is exhausting; authenticity is liberating."

"There's a certain dignity in standing alone."

"I demand professionalism from myself above all else."

"A woman who doubts herself has already lost."

"I believe in the power of discipline and determination."