Empowered Women Quotes - Page 5

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  For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women.

  Elizabeth Blackwell

  Women, Learning, Class

  Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (2016). “Medicine as a Profession for Women”, p.15, Library of Alexandria

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• Remove those 'I want you to like me' stickers from your forehead and, instead, place them where they truly will do the most good -on your mirror!

  Susan Jeffers

  Women, Mirrors, Empowerment

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• People with clenched fists can not shake hands.

  Indira Gandhi

  Women, Inspirational Life, Hands

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  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

  Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

  "Madeleine Albright: An Exclusive Interview". Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 15, 2010.

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• We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

  Marianne Williamson

  Love, Inspirational, Life

  Marianne Williamson (2012). “A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever”, p.230, Hay House, Inc

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• You can go as far as your mind lets you.

  Mary Kay Ash

  Inspirational, Success, Believe

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  If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.

  Abigail Adams

  Women, Memorable, Equality

  Letter to John Adams, 31 Mar. 1776 See Defoe 2

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• Successful people understand that you don't need to make things complicated.

  Anne McKevitt

  Inspirational, Women, Successful

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• The idea of being a feminist-so many women have come to this idea of it being anti-male and not able to connect with the opposite sex-but what feminism is about is equality and human rights. For me that is just an essential part of my identity. I hope [Girls] contributes to a continuance of feminist dialogue

  Lena Dunham

  Girl, Strong Women, Sex

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• I am willing to put myself through anything; temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level.

  Diana Nyad

  Pain, Mean, Long

  Diana Nyad (1978). “Other shores”, Random House (NY)

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• I've never met a woman who is not strong, but sometimes they don't let it out. Then there's a tragedy, and then all of a sudden that strength comes. My message is let the strength come out before the tragedy.

  Diane von Furstenberg

  Motivational, Strong Women, Empowering

  "How Diane von Furstenberg Is Like a Cowboy". Interview with Andrew Goldman, www.nytimes.com. June 28, 2013.

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• I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must not, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." Another "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

  Eleanor Roosevelt

  Strong Women, Empowering, Curiosity

  Quoted in Vidette-Messenger (Valparaiso, Ind.), 7 June 1941 See Channing 1

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• To call woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man's injustice to woman.

  Mahatma Gandhi

  Sex, Men, Injustice

  Mahatma Gandhi (1980). “All Men are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections”, p.148, A&C Black

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• Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

  Rosa Parks

  Inspiring, Strong Women, Fear

  Rosa Parks, Gregory J. Reed (1994). “Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman who Changed a Nation”, Zondervan

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• Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

  Eleanor Roosevelt

  Life, Motivational, Strength

  "Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.

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• The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.

  Gloria Steinem

  Inspirational, Change, Inspiring

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• Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.

  Tennessee Williams

  Family, Reality, Enthusiasm For Life

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• A man's got to do what a man's got to do.

  John Wayne

  Strong Women, Empowering, Empowerment

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• A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want.

  Madonna Ciccone

  Inspirational, Inspiring, Success

  Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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• I hate men who are afraid of women's strength.

  Anais Nin

  Hate, Heart, Independent

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• Now, get out there and kick ass!

  Stella McCartney

  Inspirational, Women, Empowering

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• We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around.

  Geraldine Ferraro

  Women, Empowering, Feminist

  Geraldine Ferraro, Linda Bird Francke (1985). “Ferraro: My Story”, p.268, Northwestern University Press

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• Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade.

  Constance Baker Motley

  Inspirational, Inspiring, Women

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• Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she doesn't is someone whom I admire but have never met.

  Barbara Walters

  Inspirational, Women, Acceptance

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• Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.

  Helen Keller

  Happiness, Inspiring, Success

  Let Us Have Faith (1940)

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