Hailed “The People’s Princess”, Princess Diana captured the hearts of many and, more than 20 years since her death in 1997, her legacy still lives on. There’s plenty of statues and memorials dedicated to Diana’s memory as she was admired for her generous charity work, being a devoted mother to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and she even became a fashion icon.
But Diana also had a beautiful way with words which reflected her kind, generous spirit. Whether it be about love, life, family or even kindness, Diana had something inspiring to say about it. Here, we take a look back at some of Princess Diana’s most memorable quotes.
Princess Diana quotes about love, life and family
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“I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.” — Princess Diana
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"Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny." — Princess Diana
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"It’s vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It’s what I try and do." — Princess Diana
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"A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s." — Princess Diana
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“I’d like to be a queen in people’s hearts.” — Princess Diana
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“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” — Princess Diana
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“Family is the most important thing in the world.” — Princess Diana
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“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” — Princess Diana
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“I want my boys to have an understanding of people’s emotions, their insecurities, people’s distress, and their hopes and dreams.” — Princess Diana
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“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” — Princess Diana
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“Call me Diana, not Princess Diana.” — Princess Diana
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“Being a princess isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.” — Princess Diana
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“Only do what your heart tells you.” — Princess Diana
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“Hugs can do great amounts of good—especially for children.” — Princess Diana
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“Life is just a journey.” — Princess Diana
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“Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.” — Princess Diana
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“I don’t go by the rule book ... I lead from the heart, not the head.” — Princess Diana
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“People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.” — Princess Diana
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“I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.” — Princess Diana
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“If you find someone you love in your life, then hang onto them.” — Princess Diana
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“When you are happy you can forgive a great deal.” — Princess Diana
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“I want to walk into a room, be it a hospital for the dying or a hospital for the sick children, and feel that I am needed. I want to do, not just to be.” — Princess Diana
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“I will fight for my children on any level so they can reach their potential.” — Princess Diana