Isobel Barnett(1918-1980)

A doctor and JP, in 1980 she was convicted of stealing a can of tuna and a carton of cream worth 87p - a curious act in view of her undoubted wealth. She committed suicide because of what she saw as "the social shame".

Whenever you achieve a coveted and envied position, then that position lays you wide open to criticism from all sides. The criticism may be unfair and unjust. But if you can take it, then sooner or later you acquire a philosophy and the criticism ceases to wound. A lifetime of criticism is worthwhile if you stick to the principles you believe to be the right ones.