A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done. — Marge Piercy
I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman. — Helen Reddy
I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible. — John Steinbeck
A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars. — Carly Simon
A strong woman who recklessly throws away her strength, she is worse than a weak woman who has never had any strength to throw away. — Thomas Hardy
The emerging woman ... will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied...strength and beauty must go together. — Louisa May Alcott
A strong man can handle a strong woman. A weak man will say she has an attitude problem — Boonaa Mohammed
There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise — W. E. B. Du Bois
I might bend, but I will NEVER break because it's in my nature as a strong woman. — Angela Merkel
We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free. — Kavita Ramdas
Men may be stronger, but it is women who endure. — Cassandra Clare
A good woman is one who loves passionately, has guts, seriousness and passionate convictions, takes responsibility, and shapes society. — Betty Friedan
Never underestimate the power of a bossy woman. — Karen Hawkins
Short Strong Woman Quotes
I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father. — David Beckham
A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. — Eleanor Roosevelt
True strength is delicate. — Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
Let's not forget that in India the symbol of strength is a woman; the goddess Shakti. — Indira Gandhi
Be courageous, believe in yourself, and be the best woman you can be. I'm with you all the way. — Gillian Anderson
The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone. — Henrik Ibsen
Real strength is being able to carry on when times are hard. — Miep Gies
The woman wins who calls herself beautiful, and challenges the world to change to fit her vision. — Naomi Wolf
I'm strong, I'm tough, I still wear my eyeliner. — Lisa Leslie
Top 10 Strong Woman Quotes
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think. — Mark Twain
Yes, a dictator can be loved. Provided that the masses fear him at the same time. The crowd love strong men. The crowd is like a woman. — Benito Mussolini
The lifting up of the woman does not require the tearing down of the man. In fact, a strong woman appreciates a strong man. Conversely, a strong man is not intimidated by a strong woman. — T. D. Jakes
I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves. — Mary Wollstonecraft
A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. — Melinda Gates
I am thankful for all the hard times I've been through and all the tears I've cried because that has put me as closer to God and made me the strong woman I am today! — Angela Merkel
A healthy woman is much like a wolf: robust, chock-full, strong life force, life-giving, territorially aware, inventive, loyal, roving. — Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in. — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Strong women wear their pain like stilettos. No matter how much it hurts, all you see is the beauty of it. — Harriet Morgan
Strong Woman Image Quotes
A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink.
Inspiring Strong Woman Quotes
I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong — Audrey Hepburn
Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use. — Ruth Gordon
Whatever you do, be different - that was the advice my mother gave me, and I can't think of better advice for an entrepreneur. If you're different, you will stand out. — Anita Roddick
A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.
A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for a good one. — Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
My best successes came on the heels of failures. — Barbara Corcoran
A strong man can handle a strong woman. A weak man will say she has an attitude.
I’ve often thought it unfair that women are expected to stay at home when there’s a fight to be won. If a woman has the strength to bear a child, she can swing a sword as well as any man. — Karen Hawkins
...Respecting the woman as an important and valuable human being and making certain that the woman's experience while giving birth is fulfilling and empowering is not just a nice extra, it is absolutely essential as it makes the woman strong and therefore makes society strong. — Marsden Wagner
Whatever you do, be different. If you're different, you will stand out. — Anita Roddick
There is no greater pillar of stability than a strong, free and educated woman, and there is no more inspiring role model than a man who respects and cherishes women and champions their leadership. — Angelina Jolie
I Am A Strong Woman Quotes
Remember that I am just a woman who is living a very abundant life. Every step I take forward is on a path paved by strong Indian women before me. — Wilma Mankiller
Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences. — J. K. Rowling
When I was at Baylor, I wasn't fully happy because I couldn't be all the way out. It feels so good saying it: I am a strong, black lesbian woman. — Brittney Griner
A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water
In case I get hit by a bus tomorrow, I want to make something clear - I am not a snowflake. I am not a sweet, infantilising symbol of fragility and life. I am a strong, fierce, flawed adult woman. I plan to remain that way, in life and in death. — Stella Young
I am a strong, black lesbian woman. Every single time I say it, I feel so much better. — Brittney Griner
Women have always been the strong ones of the world. — Coco Chanel
A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want. — Madonna Ciccone
I have a lot of sides to my personality and what you see on 'The Hills' is a strong, independent woman, which I am. But I also have a sensitive side that I don't show too much. — Kristin Cavallari
The main reason women are crazy, is that men are stupid. — George Carlin
I am a woman. My life is a long, strong, twisted rope, made up of a number of human relationships, nothing more. — Mary Borden
Empowered Strong Woman Quotes
The best way to succeed is to discover what you love and find a way to offer it to others. — Oprah Winfrey
Ensure that you do things differently from everyone else — Sara Blakely
One of my core values is to help redefine what it means to be a strong and beautiful woman in the music and fashion worlds and to empower the wonderful things that make us unique. — Janelle Monae
Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. — Lady Gaga
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
You move totally away from reality when you believe that there is a legitimate reason to suffer". — Byron Katie
Woman must not accept; she must challenge. — Margaret Sanger
I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity. — Angelina Jolie
You know I have never met a woman who is not strong. They don't exist. — Diane von Furstenberg
Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters are feelings. That's what music is to me.” – Janis Joplin — Janis Joplin
I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I've just done what I damn well wanted to, and I've made enough money to support myself, and ain't afraid of being alone — Katharine Hepburn
I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own. — Dido Armstrong
I will not be "famous," "great." I will go on adventuring, changing, opening my mind and my eyes, refusing to be stamped and stereotyped. The thing is to free one's self: to let it find its dimensions, not be impeded. — Virginia Woolf
Be sure of yourself, don't let anyone bully you, be a strong and independent woman or boy. — Nicole Polizzi
Growing up with three older brothers and being the youngest and the only girl, my mom always made me tough. She's taught me over the years how to be a strong, independent woman, how to carry yourself in a positive way and anything that my brothers can do, I can do. — Diana Lopez
I was raised to be a very strong and independent woman without anybody ever saying the word feminist or having any political conversation. — Kellyanne Conway
With the spread of conformity and image-driven superficiality, the allure of an individuated woman in full possession of herself and her powers will prove irresistible. We were born for plenitude and inner fulfillment. — Betsy Prioleau
When I look in the mirror, what do I see? I see a strong, independent, working woman who is very much in love and very happy with the reflection in that mirror. — Essence Atkins
No woman who had been intimate with a god was easily disturbed. — Michael Cadnum
Being A Strong Woman Quotes
It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.... Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less — Susan B. Anthony
Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid. — George Carlin
A woman is a warrior too. But she is meant to be a warrior in a uniquely feminine way. Sometime before the sorrows of life did their best to kill it in us, most young women wanted to be a part of something grand, something important. — Stasi Eldredge
Many of my movies have strong female leads - brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe in with all their heart. They'll need a friend, or a supporter, but never a savior. Any woman is just as capable of being a hero as any man. — Hayao Miyazaki
I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships. — Gilda Radner
When you speak up about any sense of unfairness or injustice, you're told that you're overreacting, you're too angry, too silly-shut up already. It takes a tremendous amount of fortitude to be able to live in this world as a woman, let alone a woman who wants things to change. — Kathleen Hanna
I think men are afraid to be with a successful woman, because we are terribly strong, we know what we want and we are not fragile enough. — Shirley Bassey
You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen. — Ginger Rogers
Lynda Carter played Wonder Woman and was one of the first female superheroes. It gives me more of an encouragement that we can be strong and can do whatever a guy can do. — Thuy Trang
There'll always be a McQueen woman. She's strong, powerful & when she puts a McQueen jacket on, she feels different. — Sarah Burton
Strong Women Quotes
Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated. — Saddam Hussein
it always seems to me as if the lavender was a little woman in a green dress, with a lavender bonnet and a white kerchief. She's one of those strong, sweet, wholesome people, who always rest you, and her sweetness lingers long after she goes away. — Myrtle Reed
It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem. — Coretta Scott King
There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself. — Laurell K. Hamilton
If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them. — Sojourner Truth
I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been. — William Golding
Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination. — Mae Jemison
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. — Maya Angelou
Don't get bitter and twisted and nasty by life. You may have been wronged or cheated on; two wrongs never make a right. Instead learn your mistakes and learn your lessons. Remain strong with your head held high. — Angela Merkel
Responsibility to yourself means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and naming for you; it means learning to respect and use your own brains and instincts; hence, grappling with hard work. — Adrienne Rich
Strong Female Quotes
I learned to always take on things I'd never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist. — Ginni Rometty
I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. — Oprah Winfrey
Yin and yang, male and female, strong and weak, rigid and tender, heaven and earth, light and darkness, thunder and lightning, cold and warmth, good and evil...the interplay of opposite principles constitutes the universe. — Confucius
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. — Ella Fitzgerald
When you look fear in the face, you are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' — Eleanor Roosevelt
You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are. — Melissa Etheridge
Whenever a female takes a strong stand for herself, the majority of the time they have to really, really narrow it down to being feminine and wearing dresses and just being lipstick chic. — Michelle Rodriguez
I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself. — Emma Stone
I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint — Oprah Winfrey
... People with great passions, people who accomplish great deeds, people who possess strong feelings, even people with great minds and a strong personality, rarely come out of good little boys and girls. — Lev S. Vygotsky
I think, being emotional is this thing that people think you're not strong. They don't look at you as a strong person, and it's weird 'cuz honestly being emotional has nothing to do with your strength. — Melanie Martinez
A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It's a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity. — Jimmy Carter
Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop. — Dorothy Height
Producing major change in an organization is not just about signing up one charismatic leader. You need a group - a team - to be able to drive the change. One person, even a terrific charismatic leader, is never strong enough to make all this happen. — John P. Kotter
Don't wait for a Gandhi, don't wait for a King, don't wait for a Mandela. You are your own Mandela, you are your own Gandhi, you are your own King. — Leymah Gbowee
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. — Lao Tzu
When you look at a person, any person, everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed their life. Anxiety, depression and panic attacks are not signs of weakness. They are signs of trying to remain strong for way too long. — Deepika Padukone
It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible Gods and Goddesses. To remember that the dullest, and most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship. — C. S. Lewis
There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. — Bruce Lee
Strong Powerful Women Quotes
I think women are very powerful and I think we're more powerful together than separated. — Zendaya
You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. — Shonda Rhimes
I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading. — Amy Poehler
It's difficult to exist as a woman, especially I think as a powerful woman. You want to stand strong and you want to be considered and equal. — Misty Copeland
Remember our heritage is our power; we can know ourselves and our capacities by seeing that other women have been strong. — Judy Chicago
The heart and life of a woman is much more vast than that. All women are made in the image of God in that we bring forth life. When we offer our tender and strong feminine hearts to the world and to those we love, we cannot help but mother them. — Stasi Eldredge
For mad I may be, but I will never be convenient. — Jennifer Donnelly
Be that strong girl that everyone knew would make it through the worst, be that fearless girl, the one who would dare to do anything, be that independent girl who didn’t need a man; be that girl who never backed down. — Taylor Swift
Our society's strong emphasis on dieting and self-image can sometimes lead to eating disorders. We know that more than 5 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, most of them young women. — Tipper Gore
You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. — Ginger Rogers
I've always been a strong feminist and felt that the image of models was detrimental to women. That whole thing really bothered me. I would think about quitting about once a week. — Saffron Burrows
Since a very young age, my mother made sure to tell me about the plight of women... As she raised my awareness about women's issues, she also made sure to ingrain in me the importance of being strong and independent and not to let anybody define me by their images of what women should be. — Zainab Salbi
I think that the boy-woman is a very strong image and a lot of fascinating women are like that: Gala [Dalí]. — Sonia Rykiel
A woman plays such an active role in society. And today, the woman who influences fashion is not that very rich woman who sits at home and polishes her nails. It's the one who works, who is a doer, who does things by dressing. She's very strongly projecting an image of herself as an individual. — Oscar de la Renta
A revolutionary woman can't have no reactionary man. If he's not about liberation, if he's not about struggle, if he ain't about building a strong Black family, if he ain't about building a strong Black nation, then he ain't about nothing. — Assata Shakur
Today, fashion is really about sensuality-how a woman feels on the inside. In the '80s women used suits with exaggerated shoulders and waists to make a strong impression. Women are now more comfortable with themselves and their bodies-they no longer feel the need to hide behind their clothes. — Donna Karan
CNN found that Hillary Clinton is the most admired woman in America. Women admire her because she's strong and successful. Men admire her because she allows her husband to cheat and get away with it. — Jay Leno
I doubt if I have made the best use of all my calamities. Soft, amiable natures they would have refined to saintliness; of strong, evil spirits they would have made demons; as for me, I have only been a woe-struck and selfish woman. — Charlotte Bronte
Vampires are so old that they don't need to impress anyone anymore. They're comfortable in their own skin. It's this enigmatic strength that's very romantic and old-fashioned. I think it goes back to something of a Victorian attitude of finding a strong man who's going to look after his woman. — Sayings
Donovan Caine wanted me, but he wasn't strong enough to accept me. Not my past, not my strength, not the woman I was. Bitter disappointment filled me, replacing my rage, but I forced myself to ask the final question I wanted an answer to. — Jennifer Estep
I may be strong-minded, but no one can say I'm out of my sphere now, for woman's special mission is supposed to be drying tears and bearing burdens — Louisa May Alcott
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