The most powerful woman in the world, Angela Merkel has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005 and leader of the Christian Democrat party since 2000. She is a physicist by training and the first woman ever elected to head the German government. In 2015, she was Time magazine’s person of the year. Germany’s leader is a fascinating powerhouse.

What follows are quotes spoken by Merkel on all aspects of her life, what is going on in the world, and her homeland, Germany. Each quote is attributed to its original source so you can see it was spoken by Merkel. As a bonus, you’ll also find a collection of quotes about Merkel spoken by those who know her best.