My mother had a saying: 'Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you're not the last.'

What's important for my daughter to know is that... if you are fortunate to have opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well.

I remember when my mother, Shyamala Harris, bought our first home. I was thirteen. She was so proud, and my sister and I were so excited. Millions of Americans know that feeling of walking through the front door of their own home for the first time - the feeling of reaching for opportunity and finding it.

Your computer needn't be the first thing your see in the morning and the last thing you see at night.

One of the first things I learned about acting was, the only person you compete against is yourself.

I'll be the first one to tell you that I'm not the most casual person.