Elizabeth Edwards Quotes

A collection of quotes by Elizabeth Edwards.

Elizabeth Edwards (1949-2010) was an American attorney, political activist, and bestselling author. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in English. Later, she obtained a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Edwards began her legal career as a clerk for a federal judge and later worked as an attorney specializing in medical malpractice cases. She gained prominence as the wife of John Edwards, a former U.S. Senator and two-time Democratic presidential candidate. As a highly active and influential political spouse, Elizabeth played a crucial role in her husband's campaigns as a trusted advisor and passionate campaigner.

Tragically, Elizabeth Edwards faced personal and public challenges during her life. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, which metastasized in subsequent years. Despite her illness, she remained resilient and continued working to advance causes she deeply cared about, including healthcare reform and poverty alleviation.

In addition to her political endeavors, Edwards was an accomplished author, publishing two bestselling books. These memoirs, "Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers" and "Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities," resonated with readers and offered insights into her life and struggles.

Elizabeth Edwards passed away on December 7, 2010, leaving a lasting legacy as a courageous advocate for social justice and healthcare accessibility. Her determination and resilience continue to inspire many.

The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know

The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human.

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It takes a lot of work to put together a marriage, to put to

It takes a lot of work to put together a marriage, to put together a family and a home.

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I'm actually one of those people who get up energetic in the

I'm actually one of those people who get up energetic in the morning.

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I grew up in a Navy family.

I grew up in a Navy family.

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Maybe we all change over time.

Maybe we all change over time.

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You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life b

You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces - my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.

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Growing up in an Italian family, you use a harsh tone and 10

Growing up in an Italian family, you use a harsh tone and 10 minutes later everybody forgets about it.

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One of the things that I think you see sometimes in politics

One of the things that I think you see sometimes in politics is a certain degree of caution. It's usually advised by consultants who don't want to see you march to the end of a limb.

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A positive attitude is not going to save you. What it's goin

A positive attitude is not going to save you. What it's going to do is, everyday, between now and the day you die, whether that's a short time from now or a long time from now, that every day, you're going to actually live.

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I have an obligation to try to live as long as I can for my

I have an obligation to try to live as long as I can for my family.

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It's just a part of our nature to hope.

It's just a part of our nature to hope.

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Having bought furniture for my own house, and bought furnitu

Having bought furniture for my own house, and bought furniture for our house in Washington, a furniture store seemed like a good idea, and it also played into my personal history.

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We were never a family that had a lot. We had enough, but no

We were never a family that had a lot. We had enough, but not a lot.

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I don't know why someone else's marriage has anything to do

I don't know why someone else's marriage has anything to do with me.

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A lot of people have great hope, and a lot of people who hav

A lot of people have great hope, and a lot of people who have great hope live. And, some of them who have great hope die. So it's not that hope is going to save you.

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I could be wrong, but I think heterosexual marriage is threa

I could be wrong, but I think heterosexual marriage is threatened more by heterosexuals. I don't know why gay marriage challenges my marriage in any way.

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Successful health reform must not just make health insurance

Successful health reform must not just make health insurance affordable, affordable health insurance has to make health care affordable.

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You have to have enough respect for other human beings to le

You have to have enough respect for other human beings to leave their lives alone. If you admire that life, build it for yourself. Don't just try to come in and take somebody else's life.

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I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardenin

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardening, and I'm always wearing a hat and sunblock.

I'm completely comfortable with gay marriage.

I'm completely comfortable with gay marriage.

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