Peggy Olson

"I'm not just a secretary. I'm a copywriter."

"You're thinking about this all wrong. It's not about what you want—it's about what they need."

"I didn't come this far to be somebody's girl."

"Every time we get a chance to do something, it matters."

"I want to be more than just decorative."

"Success is not just about the work. It's about knowing your worth."

"Change happens whether you're ready or not."

"Don't apologize for wanting better."

"The best ideas come from listening, not talking."

"I've learned that timing is everything."

"Love shouldn't require you to disappear."

"People want to feel understood. Give them that."

"I'm not afraid of hard work. I'm afraid of wasting my life."

"There's power in knowing what you want."

"A good idea can come from anywhere if you're paying attention."

"Independence looks better on me than any man ever did."

"You have to believe in yourself before anyone else will."

"The right choice isn't always the easy one."

"I've learned more from my mistakes than my successes."

"Money matters, but not as much as self-respect."

"Don't let anyone make you feel small for wanting more."

"The future belongs to people who plan for it."

"I choose myself. Every time."

"Work is where I feel most alive."

"Patience is a skill, not a virtue."

"You can't move forward if you're always looking back."

"A woman's mind is just as sharp as any man's."

"Sometimes the bravest thing is saying no."

"Real relationships are built on truth."

"I've never needed rescue. I need respect."