Words of Wisdom from Inspirational Women

started in 1909 in America, and it honored 15,000 women who marched through New York City asking for better pay and voting rights. These inspirational women wanted real change.

International Women’s Day has a fascinating history that began with brave action. In 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding better pay and voting rights. This march became a key moment in the American suffrage movement and inspired women worldwide to fight for equality.

The following year, in 1909, America celebrated its first National Women’s Day to honor those brave marchers. Soon after, Clara Zetkin, a German activist, suggested making this a worldwide event. The first International Women’s Day took place in 1911, and by 1913, it moved to March 8.

Many inspirational women have changed our world over the past century. Some were politicians, others were actresses or teachers. All of them said things worth remembering. Here are 25 quotes from inspirational women that still matter today.

Be Authentic and True to Yourself

“Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.”

– Hillary Clinton

“A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.”

– Loretta Young

“A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.”

– Coco Chanel

“Be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”

– Judy Garland

“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

“Normal is not something to aspire to, it’s something to get away from.”

– Jodie Foster

Embrace Your Power and Potential

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

– Michelle Obama

“Girls should never be afraid to be smart.”

– Emma Watson

“I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world.”

– Malala Yousafzai

“Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential.”

– Sheryl Sandberg

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”

– Oprah Winfrey

“You can carve your own path. Be your own kind of leader.”

– Jacinda Ardern

Overcome Challenges and Create Change

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”

– Frida Kahlo

“When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”

– Queen Elizabeth

“You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.”

– Shonda Rhimes

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”

– Dolly Parton

“You might not be able to control your circumstances, but you can control your response to your circumstances.”

– Condoleezza Rice

Find Your Inner Light and Lift Others

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”

– Maya Angelou

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.”

– Serena Williams

“Women are the real architects of society.”

– Cher

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”

– Mother Teresa

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”

– Taylor Swift

“If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.”

– Angelina Jolie

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