- Big Problems
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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
- Fear
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've never been a person that has had fear of, like, 'Oh, I don't want to be the poster child for all black lesbian women.' I don't know. I want to be someone in the public eye that they can be proud of.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
The foolish and cruel notion that a wife is to obey her husband has sent more women to the grave than to the courts for a divorce.
- Boss
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always tell the adults at my dance school, 'Men, you are going to have to do something that you are absolutely not used to: you have got to take command and be the boss.' Because - and this is just an observation - women get their way.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
I used to think that the worst form of discrimination for women was being hit on or hearing something disparaging. What's even more challenging for young women is a very senior male who will take an interest in you, who see themselves as father figures or mentors.
- Crown
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being Miss Universe is much more than having a sash and a crown. It is about taking pride in my commitment to serving as an ambassador to my country - and to women everywhere.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women could never beat men physically. So we have to be stronger in other ways.
- Culture
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've noticed in the Caribbean culture, the women aren't submissive - they're very fiery.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which makes him trim and adopt some other view. The best reforms are worked out when sentiment operates, as it does in women, with the indignation of righteousness.
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am in favor of carrying out the Declaration of Independence to women as well as men. Women having to suffer the burdens of society and government should have their equal rights in it. They do not receive their rights in full proportion.
- Obviously
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm obviously all for women's lib.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020