Women’s History Month 2020: 20 Empowering Quotes from Inspirational Women

In 1987, Congress declared March as Women’s History Month. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 20 empowering quotes from inspirational women throughout history:

1. “A woman is like a tea bag. You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

2. “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

3. “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations can never effect a reform.” –Susan B. Anthony

4. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” –Estée Lauder

5. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” –Rosa Parks

6. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” –Oprah Winfrey

   
   

7. “A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” – Maya Angelou

8. “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” — Michelle Obama

9. “I tell my daughters to have their voice in this world, and it became clear I needed to role-model that.” –Melinda Gates

10. “Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” –Mother Teresa

    
     

11. “We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” -Marie Curie

12. “People think at the end of the day that a man is the only answer [to fulfillment]. Actually a job is better for me.” -Diana, Princess of Wales

13. “Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.” –Gloria Steinem

14. “In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls, and that must change.” –Hillary Clinton

15. “It may be the cock that crows, but it is the hen that lays the eggs.” –Alice Walker

16. “I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.” –Marilyn Monroe

    
    

17. “Women’s Lib? Oh, I’m afraid it doesn’t interest me one bit. I’ve been so liberated it hurts.” –Lucille Ball

18. “When women go wrong, men go right after them.” –Mae West

19. “To understand how any society functions, you must understand the relationship between the men and the women.” –Angela Davis

20. “We must tell girls their voices are important.” –Malala Yousafzai