Margaret Houlihan

"Emotions cloud judgment. Facts are what matter."

"I've worked too hard to be taken seriously to let anyone undermine me."

"In this war, the only thing I can control is my own performance."

"A well-organized hospital saves lives."

"I don't need a man to validate my worth."

"Hope is what keeps us going when everything else fails."

"This war will change all of us, whether we want it to or not."

"I admire a man who knows how to conduct himself with dignity."

"Time is precious—don't waste it on frivolous pursuits."

"Patience is a virtue, but so is taking action when needed."

"Beauty without substance is just vanity."

"I've learned that you can't always trust your first impressions."

"A woman must be twice as good to be considered equal."

"Death is real here. It teaches you what matters."

"I believe in fighting for what's right, even when it's difficult."

"Gratitude is something this place teaches you quickly."

"I've had to reinvent myself more times than I can count."

"Fear is natural, but you can't let it paralyze you."

"A strong woman doesn't need permission to lead."

"I've learned that war has no rules except survival."

"Inspiration comes from within, not from circumstances."

"Solitude gives you time to understand yourself."

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy independence."

"Adventure found me whether I wanted it or not."

"Imagination is what gets us through the darkest times."

"History will judge us by our actions, not our intentions."

"Philosophy is fine, but practicality wins wars."

"I don't listen to gossip; I deal in facts."

"Motivation comes from knowing you're making a difference."

"A true friend stands by you even when it's inconvenient."