In a world that often challenges the resolve of women, finding inspiration in the words of those who have paved the way can be a powerful catalyst for empowerment. This collection of quotes showcases the resilience, strength, and brilliance of women from various walks of life. Each quote serves as a reminder of the incredible potential women possess and the impact they can make when they embrace their true selves.
Whether you’re seeking motivation or a gentle nudge to keep moving forward, these words will resonate deeply and inspire action.
1. “There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer.” ― Rihanna
2. “You don’t know the background story of resilience, struggles and strength of beautiful and outgoing women. All you see is what is showcased.” ― Germany Kent
3. “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” ― Audre Lorde
4. “I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.” ― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
5. “No woman should be made to fear that she was not enough.” ― Samantha Shannon, “The Priory of the Orange Tree”
6. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
7. “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.” ― Coco Chanel
8. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” ― Estée Lauder
9. “The biggest barrier for women is the thought that they can’t have it all.” ― Cathy Engelbert
10. “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” ― G.D. Anderson
11. “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.”― Brigham Young
12. “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou
13. “A woman is like a tea bag — you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
14. “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” ― Serena Williams
15. “I raise up my voice — not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard … we cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” ― Malala Yousafzai
16. “It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice.” — Michelle Obama, “Becoming”
17. “I try to live in a little bit of my own joy and not let people steal it or take it.” — Hoda Kotb
18. “Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is most important.” — Junko Tabei
19. “Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.” — Katherine Johnson
20. “Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, oftentimes, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table.” ― Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
21. “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” ― Michelle Obama
22. “I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.”― Dolly Parton
23. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ― Oprah Winfrey
24. “As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” — Sandra Day O’Connor
25. “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” ― Madeleine Albright
26. “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” ― Melinda Gates
27. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ― Maya Angelou
28. “Some leaders are born women.” ― Geraldine Ferraro
29. “Women, whether subtly or vociferously, have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world.” — Eleanor Roosevelt, “It’s Up to the Women”
30. “It’s not about how many times you get rejected or fall down or are beaten up, it’s about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going.” ― Lady Gaga
31. “The woman power of this nation can be the power which makes us whole and heals the rotten community, now so shattered by war and poverty and racism. I have great faith in the power of women who will dedicate themselves whole-heartedly to the task of remaking our society.” ― Coretta Scott King
32. “To me, “Fearless” is not the absence of fear. It’s not being completely unafraid. To me, fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death.” ― Taylor Swift
33. “I’ve been absolutely terrified every minute of my life — and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” — Georgia O’Keeffe
34. “You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” — Shonda Rhimes
35. “Females are the most beautiful, gorgeous creatures in the whole world. And I think that we are gorgeous no matter what size we are.” — Alicia Keys
36. “They’ll tell you you’re too loud – that you need to wait your turn and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway.” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
37. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou
38. “So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.” – Sheryl Sandberg
39. “Women don’t need to find a voice, they have a voice, and they need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen.” – Meghan Markle
“It’s important to teach our female youth that it’s OK to say, ‘Yes, I am good at this,’ and you don’t hold back.” – Simone Biles
40. “Dear Superwoman, let no one demean your intelligence. Let no one dribble you from your happiness. Let no one derail you from success. Be a smart, courageous, and determined woman.” – Gift Gugu Mona
41. “You could certainly say that I’ve never underestimated myself. There’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.” – Angela Merkel
42. “When you help a woman fulfil her potential, magic happens.” – Sarah Blakely
43. “As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
44. “Do not live someone else’s life and someone else’s idea of what womanhood is. Womanhood is you.” – Viola Davis
45. “You deserve to be here. You deserve to exist. You deserve to take up space in this world of men.” – MacKenzi Lee
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