16 Inspirational Quotes from Extraordinary Women

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8 March 2019 at 1:38 pm

16 Inspirational Quotes from Extraordinary Women

“A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want." -Madonna

"I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it." -Estée Lauder

"In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman." -Margaret Thatcher

"We’ve begun to raise daughters more like sons, but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters." -Gloria Steinem

"Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you."- Hillary Clinton

"The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me."- Ayn Rand

"We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced." - Malala Yousafzai

"Women have to harness their power-it’s absolutely true. It’s just learning not to take the first no. And if you can’t go straight ahead, you go around the corner." - Cher

"People think at the end of the day that a man is the only answer . Actually a job is better for me."- Princess Diana

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."- Katharine Hepburn

"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."- Oprah

"You know why I do it? I do it because I want women to see that you do not get pushed around. You don't run away from the fight." - Nancy Pelosi

"Do we want to progress? If we want to progress, let women be all they can be. Don’t get in their way." - Danai Gurira

"There will be enough women on the Supreme Court when there are nine." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." - Serena Williams

"Where there is a woman, there is magic."- Ntozake Shange

Celebrate International Women's Day with empowering words from female superstars.

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