Inspirational quotes by women
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It’s a tough time to be a woman right now. It seems like every time we turn on the TV to check the news, a new law is being proposed or passed that will strip away the rights we have fought so hard for. It can be easy to get discouraged when we’re facing so many attacks on our rights to our own bodies, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that women are resilient and we will always fight for our rights and the rights of our daughters.
March is Women’s History Month, so we couldn’t think of a better time to deal out a dose of inspiration by taking a look at some of the most impactful and inspiring quotes from today’s women and women from history. Ahead, you’ll find 19 inspiring quotes from women like Michelle Obama, Margaret Cho, Eleanor Roosevelt, and many more women who not only understood the challenges of being a woman but also took action to make the world a better place for all women.
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Michelle Obama
“The future of our world is only as bright as the future of our girls.” — Michelle Obama
Katharine Hepburn
“If you obey the rules, you miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn
Maya Angelou
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” — Maya Angelou
Amelia Earhart
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it. ” — Amelia Earhart
Cheryl Strayed
“You get to define the terms of your life.” — Cheryl Strayed
Malala Yousafzai
“We must tell girls their voices are important.” — Malala Yousafzai
Stacey Abrams
“The way to win is to try.” — Stacey Abrams
Angela Davis
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis
Fabienne Fredrickson
“The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.” — Fabienne Fredrickson
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
“Well-behaved women rarely make history.” — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Lucille Ball
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” — Lucille Ball
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
“Change takes courage.” — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Angelique Kidjo
“You can fall, but you can rise also.” — Angelique Kidjo
Oprah Winfrey
“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” — Oprah Winfrey
Dorothy Height
“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.” — Dorothy Height
Melissa Etheridge
“You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are.” — Melissa Etheridge
Diana Ross
“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.” — Diana Ross
Eleanor Roosevelt
“Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Margaret Cho
“I think that it’s time to take this power into our own hands and say. ‘You know what? I’m beautiful. I just am. And that’s my light. I’m just a beautiful woman.” — Margaret Cho
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