24 Inspirational Quotes Every Woman Should Know

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In celebration of International Women’s Day we have put together some of our favourite quotes that I hope will inspire you to go forth and kick arse!

‘A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.’ Coco Chanel, fashion designer.

‘You need to get up from the table when love isn’t being served.’ Nina Simone, singer & activist.

‘I love the person I’ve become because I fought to become her.’ Kaci Diane, consultant & writer.

‘I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know what people call me a feminist when I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat…’ Rebecca West, writer.

‘You know, equality is a myth, and for some reason, everyone accepts the fact that women don’t make as much money as men do. I don’t understand that. Why do we have to take a backseat? I truely believe that women should be financially independent from their men.’ Beyoncé Knowles, singer.

‘FEMINISM is not a dirty word. It does not mean you hate men, it does not mean you hate girls that have nice legs and a tan and it does not mean you are a ‘bitch’ or ‘dyke’: it means you believe in equality.’ Kate Nash, singer.

‘A feminist is anyone who recognises the equality and full humanity of women and men.’ Gloria Steinem, journalist, feminist & activist.

‘A movie about a weak, vulnerable woman can be feminist if it shows a real person that we can empathize with.’ Natalie Portman, actress.

‘We need to reclaim the word ‘feminism’. We need the word ‘feminism’ back real bad. When statistics come in saying that only 29% of American women would describe themselves as feminist – and only 42% of British women – I used to think, What do you think feminism IS, ladies? What part of ‘liberation for women’ is not for you? Is it freedom to vote? The right not to be owned by the man you marry? The campaign for equal pay? ‘Vogue’ by Madonna? Jeans? Did all that good shit GET ON YOUR NERVES? Or were you just DRUNK AT THE TIME OF THE SURVEY?’ Caitlin Moran, writer.

‘Does feminist mean large unpleasant person who’ll shout at you or someone who believes women are human beings? To me it’s the latter, so I sign up.’ Margaret Atwood, writer.

‘I call myself feminist when people ask me if I am, and of course I am cause it’s about equality.’ Ellen Page, actress.

‘You can be the lead in  your own life.’ Kerry Washington, actress.

‘Pour yourself a drink, put on some some lipstick and pull yourself together.’ Elizabeth Taylor, actress & activist.

‘Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions. Do your thing, & don’t care if they like it.’ Tina Fey, actress, writer & comedian. 

‘It’s time to cheer on girls and women who want to sit at the table.’ Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook.

 ‘Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a stepping stone to success.’ Arianna Huffington, business woman and media mogul.

‘She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.’ Proverbs 31:25.

‘If any of you in any way hate homosexuals, people of a different colour, or women, please do this one favour for us… don’t come to our shows and dont buy our records.’ Kurt Cobain, musician.  

‘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, physicist. 

‘You know what’s really powerfully sexy? A sense of humour. A taste of adventure. A healthy glow. Hips to grab on to. Openess. Confidence. Humility. Appitite. Intuition… smart-ass comebacks. Presence. A quick wit. Dirty jokes told by an innocent looking lady… A women who realizes how beautiful she is.’ Courtney E. Martin, author, speaker & blogger.

‘I want to be f-king feminist and wear a f-king Peter Pan collar. So f-king what?’ Zooey Deschanel, actress & musician.

‘It is past time for women to take their rightful place, side by side with men, in the rooms where the fates of peoples, where their children’s and grandchildren’s fates, are decided.’ Hillary Clinton, former U.S senator & First Lady. 

‘Above all be the heroine of your life, not the victim.’ Nora Ephron, writer & director.

‘You can be the ripest, juciest peach in the world, but there’s always going to be someone who doesn’t like peaches.’ Dita Von Teese, performer & artist.

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