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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
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women tend to need the healthcare system more because we bear children. Insurance companies - not all of them, but many of them - 'gender-rate.' Women may pay 40% more for their health insurance than men do.
- Legal
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- Nov 07, 2020
All women, and men of color - we were owned like tables and chairs. We spent a hundred years getting a legal identity as human beings. That's a big thing.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
Part of the reason that women go to college is to get out of the food service, clerical, pink-collar ghetto and into a more white-collar job. That does not necessarily mean they are being paid more than the blue-collar jobs men have.
- Experience
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- Nov 07, 2020
I hate to generalize, but in general, both men and women suffer from ageism. Men much less because men gain power as they get older. Women lose power as they get older. Men are seen as gaining experience and being distinguished. Sons look forward to replacing their fathers.
- Look
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- Nov 07, 2020
The problem for all women is we're identified by how we look instead of by our heads and our hearts.
- Balance
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Native American cultures on this continent, most of them, were matrilineal, and some women were the chiefs. Societies were about balance.
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women are more than smart enough to see that McCain's policies are a disaster... He is anti- every reproductive issue we've ever fought for.
- Lose
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women are liked better when they lose.
- Healthful
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- Nov 07, 2020
I entered the cosmetics industry because I wanted more women to use cosmetics made with safe, healthful ingredients.
- Mother
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think it's possible to be a great mother and have a successful career. I like that more women are doing this.
- Support
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think it's okay to be vulnerable and ask for support when you need it. It's something more women have to do because it's not easy.
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women, goals, empowerment, well-being, and women's health has always been important to me.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not interested in dating. I like being with my own best friend, me. Certain women, particularly older women, cannot believe I like going to a social event by myself. But I do.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That's their problem. It's not mine.
- My Life
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- Nov 07, 2020