A society that does not use the intellectual power of its female population fully is not a wise society. Most women are not as tainted by mistakes in the conduct of the economy as the male population, and now they deserve an opportunity.

The Nordic countries are leading the way on women's equality, recognizing women as equal citizens rather than commodities for sale.

There is a time for everything, also for my time in politics which has been long and eventful. Now I believe it is time for others to take the baton that was passed to me following the crash. I have therefore decided to leave political life at the end of this term.

Women are the real architects of society.

Most women are not as young as they are painted.

Great men know how to control two things; their women and money.