Caroline Lucas: What lesson has mattered most in your life? — FLAPSS

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What lesson has mattered most in your life?

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Caroline Lucas

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People remember how you make them feel more than they remember what you say or do.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

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To not be afraid, to stand there and be strong and loving and honest.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 May 2024 source ↗

It’s all a gift. So be grateful for every day.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2026 source ↗

We’re not here for long so don’t be wreaking havoc along the way.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 26 July 2025 source ↗

Giovanna Fletcher

Block out the noise and trust your gut.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 February 2024 source ↗

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Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Passionate, mum, green.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them? Values & belief

Jacinda Ardern, the former New Zealand prime minister – for embodying a different, more compassionate politics.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question How would you want people to remember you? Death & what remains

For making a difference.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy? Time & hindsight

Picnicking on the Downs with my family and dog – birds singing, sea sparkling, and mobile switched very firmly off.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

Following the Zen proverb: you should sit and meditate for 20 minutes; if you’re too busy, then you should sit and meditate for an hour.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

Today’s children and young people – we’ve let them down by not doing more to prevent the nature and climate crisis, and left them such a huge responsibility.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 April 2024 source ↗

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