32 Inspiring Quotes for Women by Women!

International Women’s Day is just around the corner. And this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate women across all spheres. In a run-up to this special day, we have compiled a list of wonderful and inspiring quotes from some of the most iconic and renowned women across the world. And guess what, these quotes are for women.

Here they are for you – some inspiring quotes by women for women!

1. If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman. ~ Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
2. Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. ~ Oprah Winfrey, Talk show host and philanthropist
3. Find out who you are and be that person. That’s what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth and everything else will come. ~ Ellen DeGeneres, Television host, producer, and actor
4. Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable. ~ Coco Chanel, Founder – Chanel
5. Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper. Everything can have drama if it’s done right. Even a pancake. ~ Julia Child, World-renowned chef and author
6. We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle. ~ Marilyn Monroe, Actor

   

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7. Champions keep playing until they get it right. ~ Billie Jean King, Former Tennis player
8. I think we would be stronger if half our countries and companies were run by women and half our homes were run by men. ~ Sheryl Sandberg, COO – Facebook
9. Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. ~ Mother Teresa, Founder – Missionaries of Charity
10. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default. ~ J. K. Rowling, Author
11. Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. ~ Hillary Clinton, American politician
12. If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just. ~ Anita Roddick, Entrepreneur and founder – The Body Shop
13. A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt, Diplomat and activist
14. Let’s be very clear: Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together. ~ Michelle Obama, Lawyer and Author
15. Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. ~ Julia Child, World-renowned chef and author
16. Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. ~ Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize winner and activist
17. The most effective way to do it, is to do it. ~ Amelia Earhart, Aviation pioneer
18. Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you. ~ Princess Diana, Member of British Royal Family and Philanthropist

    

19. Women are put in a position of feeling embarrassed about their bodies. It’s so ridiculous, but also astounding – we have to always be apologetic about having created the human race. ~ Yoko Ono, Singer and Peace Activist
20. As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future. ~ Indra Nooyi, Business executive, Former CEO – PepsiCo
21. Each person must live their life as a model for others. ~ Rosa Parks, Activist in American Civil Rights Movement
22. Do something because you really want to do it. If you’re doing it just for the goal and don’t enjoy the path, then I think you’re cheating yourself. ~ Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut
23. You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful. ~ Marie Curie, Nobel Prize winner and scientist
24. I’m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I’m out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best. ~ Marilyn Monroe, Actor
25. You can be whatever size you are, and you can be beautiful both inside and out. We’re always told what’s beautiful and what’s not, and that’s not right. ~ Serena Williams, Tennis player
26. Virtue can only flourish among equals. ~ Mary Wollstonecraft, Author and women’s activist
27. How very little can be done under the spirit of fear. ~ Florence Nightingale, Social reformer and Founder of modern-day nursing
28. Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~ Oprah Winfrey, Talk show host and philanthropist
29. I do believe in the old saying, ‘What does not kill you makes you stronger.’ Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity. ~ Angelina Jolie, Actress and Humanitarian

    

30. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. ~ Maya Angelou, Civil Rights Activist and Writer
31. Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother’s home. ~ Shirin Ebadi, Human rights activist
32. I think women are amazing for being able to show what they feel. I admire women who do. I think it’s a mistake when women cover their emotions to look tough. I say let’s own who we are and use it as a strength. ~ Gal Gadot, Actress and Model

Which of these quotes did you like the most? Are there others that we have missed? Do let us know in the comments section below!