174 Quotes by Princess Diana

I understand people's suffering, people's pain, more than you will every know yourself.

I knew that something profound was coming my way and I was just treading water, waiting for it. I didn’t know what it was. I didn’t know where it was. I didn’t know if it was coming next year or next month. But I knew I was different from my friends in where I was going.

I don’t go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there’s nothing to go to. It’s best to stay where you are. I understand that.

There’s no better way to dismantle a personality than to isolate it.

I was compelled to perform. When I say perform, I was compelled to go out and do my engagements and not let people down and support them and love them. In a way, by being out in public, they supported me although they weren’t aware of just how much healing they were giving me. It carried me through.

I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.

I’d like to be queen of people’s hearts.

Don’t call me an icon. I’m just a mother trying to help.