The most beautiful woman in the world is the one who protects and supports other women — Sandra Bullock
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
Women need to be less squeamish about making money. — Liz Truss
The perfect woman, you see [is] a working-woman; not an idler; not a fine lady; but one who [uses] her hands and her head and her heart for the good of others. — Thomas Hardy
By living up to their calling, women will succeed in guaranteeing a proper recognition of the unique value of femininity and its crucial mission in the world. — Alice von Hildebrand
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
Every woman has the power to seduce the world with her
uniqueness, passion and creativity. — Donna Karan
Short Successful Women Quotes
Empowering women is key to building a future we want — Amartya Sen
Women, you can have it all - a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career. — Jada Pinkett Smith
I've learned that every working mom is a superwoman. — Uma Thurman
A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done. — Marge Piercy
Women hold up the other half of the sky. — Thomas Sankara
In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. — Arnold Schwarzenegger
When a woman rises up in glory, her energy is magnetic and her sense of possibility contagious. — Marianne Williamson
Theres a lot of females that hustle, just like men hustle. — Fetty Wap
Top 10 Successful Women Quotes
If I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard. — Madam C. J. Walker
Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives. — Michelle Obama
Deal with yourself as a individual, worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way. — Nikki Giovanni
Your future is found in your daily routine. Successful people do daily what others do occasionally! — Paula White
Now is the time to understand more, so we fear less. — Marie Curie
The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before. — Albert Einstein
Successful Investing takes time, discipline and patience. No matter how great the talent or effort, some things just take time: You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant. — Warren Buffett
There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women. — Madeleine Albright
I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romantic - but patriotism was the true secret of my success. — Sarah Emma Edmonds
A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. — Melinda Gates
Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success. — Arianna Huffington
You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant. — Warren Buffett
The planet does not need more "successful people". The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lover of all kinds.
A failure isn't a failure if it prepares you for success tomorrow. — Lolo Jones
Every achievement, big or small, begins in your mind. — Mary Kay Ash
Success - See your goal; Understand the obstacles; Create a positive mental picture; Clear your mind of self doubt; Embrace the challenge; Stay on track; Show the world you can do it!
Female Success 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
You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are. — Melissa Etheridge
Work hard in silence, let your success be the noise
Female success stories from sporting events like the Olympic Games have played a role in shifting the Indian perception to see the female athlete as a hero and a role model for young Indian girls. — Richard Attias
My best successes came on the heels of failures. — Barbara Corcoran
I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint — Oprah Winfrey
I've always had this female-empowerment thing in the back of my mind - because I wanted my mother to be stronger, and she couldn't be. I thought, 'If I'm successful, I can change her life.' — Nicki Minaj
Powerful Women's Day Quotes
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
I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was to fulfill my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life — Hillary Clinton
Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, but what you do consistently.
I love what's going on these days with these powerful women who are really working to make a difference. — Sallie Krawcheck
I wouldn’t call myself a feminist. I try to live by the girl-power motto. It’s about believing in yourself, no matter how bad a day you’re having, and lending your support to other women. It’s empowering to have that camaraderie with other women. — Melanie Brown
You have to go whole heartedly in anything in order to achieve anything worth having.
Women will have all the power one day anyway. It's just a matter of time. — Sally Quinn
Powerful Women Quotes
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 are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women. — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall succeed in our aims: the improvement of mankind. — Rosalind Franklin
Success is not always what you see.
You must make women count as much as men; you must have an equal standard of morals; and the only way to enforce that is through giving women political power so that you can get that equal moral standard registered in the laws of the country. It is the only way. — Emmeline Pankhurst
I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being. — Maya Angelou
I am convinced that the women of the world, united without any regard for national or racial dimensions, can become a most powerful force for international peace and brotherhood. — Coretta Scott King
Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise. — Grace Hopper
In my world, a woman was the most powerful thing that I knew. Still is. A woman made the money in my house; a woman made my food. A woman beat my ass when I wasn't a good kid. Women were behind a lot of what spurred South Africa toward democracy. — Trevor Noah
As long as women are using class or race power to dominate other women, feminist sisterhood cannot be fully realized. — Bell Hooks
It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I cannot afford the luxury of a closed mind. — Clara Barton
Ambitious Women Quotes
Here you have an incredibly ambitious, accomplished woman who comes up against some of the same problems that women in power come up against today. Cleopatra plays an oddly pivotal role in world history as well; in her lifetime, Alexandria is the center of the universe, Rome is still a backwater. — Stacy Schiff
I absolutely adore and idolise women. All women. I think they are all amazing. The female musicians I've met have been far more inspiring than the male ones. Women tend to be much more creative and ambitious. I think I may have been a woman in a past life. — Robert Plant
When men call women ambitious they mean pushy. — Liz Truss
Traditionally women have been more reticent to acknowledge their ambition and to say it with pride. So I like having people who work for us who are ambitious, engaged, respectful. Mis-hiring is a huge mistake. It's a tremendous opportunity cost throwing the position to the wrong person. — Ivanka Trump
We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead. — Beyonce Knowles
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. — Louisa May Alcott
If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted, there is practically nothing she can't do. — Helen Lawrenson
Someone who values fairness and expects or, even better, wants to do his share in the home. These men exist and, trust me, over time, nothing is sexier. — Sheryl Sandberg
One of the things that happens in my house on the holidays is after dessert, we sit down to a very ambitious men-versus-women game of Trivial Pursuit. It's brutal. And there's a trophy. — Bobby Flay
Other women who are killing it should motivate you, thrill you, challenge you and inspire you. — Taylor Swift
Career Women Quotes
Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination. — Mae Jemison
I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy. — Marie Curie
When you are in love with a man or a woman, the love you feel does not come from him or her; it is the love flowing from you own heart that you feel. Your partner is simply giving you an excuse to love. Love is always found flowing in your heart, not in your family, lover, career or art. — David Deida
Though we do need more women to graduate with technical degrees, I always like to remind women that you don't need to have science or technology degrees to build a career in tech. — Susan Wojcicki
Women should prioritize their role as wives and mothers over pursuing careers. — Andrew Tate
Women want men, careers, money, children, friends, luxury, comfort, independence, freedom, respect, love, and a three-dollar pantyhose that won't run. — Phyllis Diller
If men don’t kill themselves, they’re exiting education, society and family life at the highest rates ever, women are frantically pursuing careers only to discover that they’re unable to find a partner they’re attracted to and then jump on meds at 40 years old. — Chris Williamson
I don't believe in competing, because there's room for everyone. You have to compete with yourself, because your duty to grow as a human being and keeping your humility is much more important than your music career. You can get money, women, travels, but all that's an illusion. — Juan Gabriel
Whatever you choose, however many roads you travel, I hope that you choose not to be a lady. I hope you will find some way to break the rules and make a little trouble out there. And I also hope that you will choose to make some of that trouble on behalf of women. — Nora Ephron
The true mission of feminism today is not to carp about the woes of affluent Western career women but to turn the spotlight on life-and-death issues affecting women in the Third World, particularly in rural areas where they have little protection against exploitation and injustice. — Camille Paglia
Strong Independent Women Quotes
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
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
Strong women wear their pain like stilettos. No matter how much it hurts, all you see is the beauty of it. — Harriet Morgan
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 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
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
Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences. — J. K. Rowling
If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough. — Oprah Winfrey
I'd rather die my way than live yours. — Lauren Oliver
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
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
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
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think. — Mark Twain
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
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
I might bend, but I will NEVER break because it's in my nature as a strong woman. — Angela Merkel
I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves. — Mary Wollstonecraft
Strong Powerful Women 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
I think women are very powerful and I think we're more powerful together than separated. — Zendaya
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 can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. — Shonda Rhimes
Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use. — Ruth Gordon
I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself. — Emma Stone
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
If you don't risk anything you risk everything — Mark Zuckerberg
Inspirational Strong Women Quotes
Often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. — Helen Keller
The secret of getting ahead is getting started — Mark Twain
A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who has never owned a car. — Carrie Snow
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. — Ella Fitzgerald
Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim. — Nora Ephron
There's nothing wrong with being afraid. It's not the absence of fear, it's overcoming it. Sometimes you've got to blast through and have faith. — Emma Watson
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
Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now that is true strength. — Chris Bradford
I long to speak out the intense inspiration that comes to me from the lives of strong women. — Ruth Benedict
I have over and over again explained that the purpose of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Movement is to build men and women as citizens endowed with the three H's namely, Health, Happiness and Helpfulness. The man or woman who succeeds in developing these three attributes has secured the main steps to success this Life. — Robert Baden-Powell
You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you. — Josephine Baker
I look back on my life with great joy. I think it was a very successful life. I always did what I wanted and never cared what anyone thought. Women's lib? I was a liberated woman long before there was a name for it. — Peggy Guggenheim
I've always believed that I could do whatever I set my mind to do. — Alice Coachman
You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day. — Marian Wright Edelman
Breast cancer deaths in America have been declining for more than a decade. Much of that success is due to early detection and better treatments for women. I strongly encourage women to get a mammogram. — Larry Craig
Women speaking up for themselves and for those around them is the strongest force we have to change the world. — Melinda Gates
Be beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected - that is essential. — Anna Gould
Women put makeup on their faces. Men put makeup on their accomplishments. — Alex Hormozi
I just want to be who I am. I think all women go through the belief that they need to be superwoman - that to be successful in any way, and I don't necessarily mean in business or anything, but just to be a successful person, you have to be superwoman. — Cindy McCain
To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality. — Anita Roddick
Don't let anything stop you. There will be times when you'll be disappointed, but you can't stop. Make yourself the best that you can make out of what you are. The very best. — Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
I've seen so many beautiful curvy women gain success in hollywood and then wither into bobble headed stick figures in some grotesque attempt to fit a revolting hollywood trend. I like real women, not the broomsticks that Hollywood has been selling lately. — Matthew Gray Gubler
You are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped. — Melinda Gates
Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you're proud to live. — Anne Sweeney
We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests. — Sheryl Sandberg
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
Seek out people to work with who are brimming with talent, energy, integrity, optimism, and generosity. — Martha Stewart
Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard. — Caterina Fake
Women share with men the need for personal success, even the taste for power. And no longer are we willing to satisfy those needs through the achievements of surrogates, whether husbands, children or merely role models. — Elizabeth Dole
This is a strange pocket of the western world where it is still deemed utterly acceptable to take smart, successful women and reduce them to beauty pageant contestants. — Hadley Freeman
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