- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women Quotes
On confidence, identity and being true to yourself.
These quotes discuss women's confidence and identity from a few angles: resisting pressure to act a certain way, and the discipline shown by women serving alongside men in the military. For related reflections, see our Life quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
The 1890s was a decade when life began to change in urban America. Modern conveniences that we now take for granted came into use; women's roles became less restrictive; and San Francisco, a port city with influences from all over the world, was a lively place in which to reside.
- Old
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women in mystery fiction were largely confined to little old lady snoops - amateur sleuths - who are nurses, teachers, whatever.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
You know, this is a business where only 15% make a living wage and only 9% of those are women. But I figured somebody has to be that 15%, somebody's got to be one of those women.
- Long
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- Nov 07, 2020
Eve Ensler is a hero of mine. She's been working for the rights of women for a long time.
- Equal Rights
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am a feminist. And I don't think of that as being anti-men, I think about it as equal rights for women.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's gratifying when younger women come up and say, 'I went to law school because of you.' My heart swells; then it's like, wait, are you glad, or do you blame me?
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
For women of a certain age, how do you meet a guy, fall in love, and decide he's the right man to have children with? Your clock's ticking, you're looking at him, and it's a crazy, pressure-filled experience.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Men and women wonder if merely walking or driving justifies being followed, stopped, or questioned. This practice and the presumption of guilt so often associated with people of color must come to an end.
- Brave Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
As Americans, we should all convey our thanks to the brave men and women who have selflessly and courageously served our nation.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
A lot of the women I know, that's what they're complaining about - either the man in their life or the lack of a man in their life.
- Quality
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- Nov 07, 2020
We must guarantee the quality of the existence of the men and women of tomorrow.
- Clothes
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'd like to believe that the women who wear my clothes are not dressing for other people, that they're wearing what they like and what suits them. It's not a status thing.
- Hold
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- Nov 07, 2020