NO ONE can deny.
By Helen Luc — Written on Apr 30, 2017
We all see strong women around us every day. It can be our mothers who remind us of the strong bond of family, or our female bosses who know just how to run a company.
It is undeniable that we are faced with powerful women all the time.
And, throughout history, there have been so many women who have shaped the course of our country and held powerful leadership positions or contributed meaningfully to the world of science, literature, or art.
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This is amazing, because women throughout time have been relegated to the sidelines and told that success is a man’s world — not a woman’s.
Historically, women have been stereotyped as weak and incapable of doing things like men. But who is to say that this is true?
Strong, successful women like Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Virginia Woolf, or Hillary Clinton (among many others) would beg to differ.
Women are just as competent and capable of succeeding as men.
But what exactly makes a woman strong? If you want to find out, then continue reading these 16 strong women quotes that explain exactly what it means to be a strong woman.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, we’ve got the best quotes to share and savor. For quotes from the most inspiring celebs, activists, and poets, look no further! You might even find the quote that motivates the best parts of your life (and love!) forever.
Life's a bitch.
"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass." —Maya Angelou
Be different.
“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
She can power through.
“A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
Use what you've got (and that's a LOT).
“A strong woman understands that the gifts such as logic, decisiveness, and strength are just as feminine as intuition and emotional connection. She values and uses all of her gifts.” —Nancy Rathburn
You're the whole package, babe.
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” —Diane Mariechild
Be courageous.
“The best protection any woman can have … is courage.” —Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Speak up.
“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” —Melinda Gates
Don't take it personally.
“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
Life is a battle.
“A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars.” —Carly Simon
The world needs us.
“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
No matter what.
“I am a strong woman with or without this other person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants.” —Queen Latifah
Women are strong and NEVER masculine.
“You don't have to play masculine to be a strong woman.” —Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Grab it and make it your own.
“Power’s not given to you. You have to take it.” —Beyoncé Knowles Carter
Yes, women can.
“I hope the fathers and mothers of little girls will look at them and say ‘yes, women can.’” —Dilma Rousseff
Break barriers.
“A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” —Marge Piercy
Be a bossy woman.
“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