Smart and inclusive life advice

This uplifting collection celebrates diverse heroes the world over and their perspective on life, politics, education, representation and beyond.

From writers, thinkers, activists and leaders, each of these quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives.

'What I am absolutely confident of is it will be easier for the next woman and the woman after that and the woman after that. And I'm proud of that.' Julia Gillard

'You always learn a lot more when you lose.' Ash Barty

'What keeps me motivated to keep going is, you look back, you can see that you are constantly moving forward. It doesn't feel like that at the time, but you are.' Rosie Batty

'I've learnt that no one is too small to make a difference.' Greta Thunberg

'We all need to be the role models we needed when we were growing up.' Benjamin Law

'I don't want a cure for my disability, I want a cure for other people's ableism.' Carly Findlay