30 Best Jacinda Ardern Quotes

I never grew up as a person who had an expectation that one day I would be Prime Minister. – Jacinda Ardern

I am not here to be a rock star politician. I am here to work. – Jacinda Ardern

They are us. The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not. – Jacinda Ardern

We represent diversity, kindness, compassion. A home for those who share our values. Refuge for those who need it. – Jacinda Ardern

You can be anxious and sensitive and still be strong. – Jacinda Ardern

One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong. – Jacinda Ardern

I'm leaving because with such a privileged role comes responsibility. The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not. – Jacinda Ardern

I hope I leave New Zealanders with a belief that you can be kind, but strong, empathetic but decisive, optimistic but focused. And that you can be your own kind of leader – one who knows when it’s time to go. – Jacinda Ardern

We will and must confront racism, violence and extremism wherever it exists. – Jacinda Ardern

We can give our children a better future. And we can and must do that together. – Jacinda Ardern

We can disagree and still be kind to one another. – Jacinda Ardern

The world is in pain and New Zealand is not immune. But we are not broken. – Jacinda Ardern

My conception of leadership is one that empowers others. – Jacinda Ardern

We need to make sure that as we rebuild, we build back better. – Jacinda Ardern

We have shown that we are a country that is ready to act on climate change. – Jacinda Ardern

I think the greatest challenge for us all is to make sure that no matter who you are, you have the ability to succeed. – Jacinda Ardern

I absolutely believe that poverty is not a choice. It is something that we can fix. – Jacinda Ardern

Let’s do this. – Jacinda Ardern

We must be a country that draws its strength from its diversity. – Jacinda Ardern

To me, leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about listening, empathy, and then making a decision. – Jacinda Ardern

We have a responsibility to ensure that our planet is sustained for future generations. – Jacinda Ardern

I don't want to be remembered as the Prime Minister who led through a crisis. I want to be remembered as the Prime Minister who was kind. – Jacinda Ardern

We cannot be a country that is defined by what we have suffered, but by how we have responded. – Jacinda Ardern

Empathy is not a sign of weakness. It is the foundation of strong, inclusive communities. – Jacinda Ardern

We must be a place where people can be free, safe, and able to express their identity. – Jacinda Ardern

I see my role as being to build a sense of confidence and hope. – Jacinda Ardern

We have to be a government for all New Zealanders. – Jacinda Ardern

It takes courage and strength to be empathetic. – Jacinda Ardern

Our children will inherit the environment that we leave for them. We owe them a world that is sustainable. – Jacinda Ardern

Leadership is about focusing on the solutions, not just the problems. – Jacinda Ardern