Hillary Clinton Quotes

Hillary Clinton turns 65 today. Happy birthday, Madame Secretary! Since coming on the national scene in 1992 as the successful and outspoken wife of then-candidate Bill Clinton, Hillary has been a role model for modern women. Hillary has had her ups, like her husband's two election wins, serving in the senate herself, and now enjoying national and international popularity as the country's top diplomat. And downs, which include a failed attempt to champion universal health care as first lady, the humiliating Monica Lewinsky affair, and her unsuccessful run for president. Thanks to both the highs and lows, she is a resilient national figure, and it's hard not to respect her, even if you don't agree with her politics. To celebrate the secretary of state's birthday, let's look at the advice she's given on topics like marriage, accepting criticism, facing failure, and standing up for what you believe in.