Outgoing NSW Liberal MP Ann Sudmalis has suffered three broken toes, two bruised ribs and a broken shinbone throughout her political career.
"Learn to walk, not rush, to try to get to meetings and deadlines," she said in her valedictory speech on Wednesday.
Ms Sudmalis has been the federal member for Gilmore since 2013, but is quitting politics due to bullies in her local branch and at a state party level.
But she made little mention of such things in her final speech to parliament, instead thanking a long list of mentors, staffers, advisors and family members.
The former teacher recounted one of her first door knocking experiences, when she could hear a horse walking inside a house, leading to many laughs with a staffer.
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"It is events such as these I will hold precious, not the disappointing mechanics of change that were the catalyst for me being in this house giving my final speech," she said.
She also urged for more progress for female equality.
"Fifty years ago we girls were wearing mini skirts and yelling 'burn the bra', and yet we still don't have equality in any field I know," she said.
"And yet, the gap between you blokes and us just simply seems to grow."
Ms Sudmalis says the strength of women, such as empathy and seeking the views of others, is needed in order to make change.
And she hopes women make up half of leadership positions before 2050.
"I sure hope it happens around the world before then - I'll be 90-years-old and that's way too long to wait," she said.
