Princess Diana Quotes: 15 Sayings On Princess Of Wales’ 20th Death Anniversary

On Aug. 31, 1997, Princess Diana, also known as the “People’s Princess,” passed away in a car crash while traveling in Paris with Dodi Fayed, a man she was romantically linked with at the time.

Thursday marks the 20^th death anniversary of the former Princess of Wales. Diana was best known for the humanitarian work she did across the globe, helping the needy in remote parts of the world and bringing to the public eye a side of the British monarchy that had never been seen before.

To commemorate the day, the world remembers the princess who won the hearts of people not just in the United Kingdom, but the rest of the world too. Here are a few quotes by Diana, taken from BrainyQuote :

1. Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.

2. I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know that I can give love for a minute, for half an hour, for a day, for a month, but I can give. I am very happy to do that, I want to do that.

3. Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.

4. I'd like to be a queen in people's hearts but I don't see myself being queen of this country

5. HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it.

6. I don't want expensive gifts; I don't want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure.

7. The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.

8. I want to walk into a room, be it a hospital for the dying or a hospital for the sick children, and feel that I am needed. I want to do, not just to be.

9. People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.

10. They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?

11. I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head.

12. I like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that's the way I am.

13. The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.

14. It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do.

15. I will fight for my children on any level so they can reach their potential as human beings and in their public duties.