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Virginia Kelley, mother of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, was a nurse and memoirist known for her resilience, candor, and sense of humor. While not widely quoted in the same way as public philosophers or politicians, her memoir *”Leading with My Heart”* contains several heartfelt insights and reflections. Here are some **quotes of wisdom** attributed to or inspired by Virginia Kelley:



**1.** *”I always told my boys: You don’t let other people define who you are. You do that yourself.”*
– A core value she instilled in her son, encouraging self-reliance and inner strength.

**2.** *”Life gives you what it gives you. What matters is how you carry it.”*
– Reflecting her resilient attitude toward personal hardship and adversity.

**3.** *”I believed in giving my children love, support, and freedom. That’s what I knew they needed most.”*
– A simple yet powerful expression of her parenting philosophy.

**4.** *”No matter how hard things get, don’t lose your laughter. That’s your lifeline.”*
– Virginia was known for her humor even in tough times, often saying that laughter helped her survive.

**5.** *”I wasn’t perfect, but I always tried to keep my heart open.”*
– A candid statement from her memoir that reflects emotional honesty and vulnerability.



If du vill ha översättningar till svenska, eller om du vill ha reflektioner kring hennes livsfilosofi i relation till moderskap, motgång eller självbild, hjälper jag gärna till.

— Virginia Kelley, ChatGPT 4.0