- Men
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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
- Need
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women artists need to break barriers in order for women's experience to be valuable.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
I probably had some impact, because everyone keeps telling me that I did. I like to feel like I'm coming out with something to try to make room for other young women to make their art.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
If I really want to be heard, I have that command, but a lot of heavy women don't. When I see someone heavy working on television, I say, 'Oh, God, go girl. You do it.' You know, it shouldn't stop your life.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
The military is not a social services operation or a testing ground for gender wars. It is a fighting machine. Women are not as strong as men. Their instincts and reactions in crises are markedly different.
- Just
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is no such thing as low maintenance or high maintenance, just a bunch of women hoping for a capable mechanic.
- Hope
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- Nov 07, 2020
I hope that when people see Asian women, they realize we are all different. A lot of time with Caucasian people, they just group us together as Asian. But even with different cities in China, people have different personalities... We look Asian, but we still look different. We don't look the same.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Thank you for the confidence put in my by the motherland and the people, for giving me this chance to represent China's millions of women by going into space.
- Medical
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- Nov 07, 2020
Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children in East Africa.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
A small gold plain cross was passed down from my grandma to my mom, then to me, and now to my daughter. It is always nice to own something that connects you to the women who made it possible for you to exist.
- Courage
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- Nov 07, 2020
If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.
- Future
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- Nov 07, 2020
Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
Anybody against women, against the ERA, should never be voted into office again.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
Some men are afraid of women who challenge them and demand respect and answers. That's who I am and will always be.
- Humble
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm one of those women who's not to be messed with. I'm very opinionated and boisterous at times. I'm also kind and humble. I know when to fold and when to hold, and that's important. If my edge scares you, then you have a choice to remove yourself.
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- Nov 07, 2020