Here are some great quotes from a variety of visionaries, pioneers, leaders, executives, celebrities, and luminaries in honor of International Women’s Day (IWD2018).
“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. People will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Dr. Maya Angelou
American poet, singer, memoirist, civil rights activist | born Marguerite Annie Johnson | 1928 – 2014
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.”
– Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister, United Kingdom, 1979 to 1990
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“I don’t know how long it has been since my ear has been free from the roll of a drum. It is the music I sleep by, and I love it … I shall remain here while anyone remains, and do whatever comes to my hand. I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.”
– Clara Barton (Clarissa Harlowe Barton)
Founded the American Red Cross in 1881, at the age of 60 (1821 – 1912)
Red Cross, National Park Service
Photography Source: American Red Cross
“I do know one thing about me: I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth”
– Sonia Sotomayor
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving since August 2009
Biography.com, US Supreme Court Site
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“Never forget that when we are silent, we are one. And when we speak we are two.”
– Indira Gandhi
First and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India (1917 – 1984)
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“On my own I will just create, and if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, I’ll create something else. I don’t have any limitations on what I think I could do or be.”
– Oprah Winfrey
Self-made Everything – Talk Show Host, Publisher, Media Mogul, Actress, Entrepreneur
Photography Source: Wikimedia
“Work harder than everybody. You’re not going to get it by whining, and you’re not going to get it by shouting, and you’re not going to get it by quitting. You’re going to get it by being there.”
– Barbara Walters
American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.”
– Susan B. Anthony
Social reformer and women’s rights activist, played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement (1820 – 1906)
Photography Source: Wikipedia
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
– Lori Greiner
Inventor, Television Personality (Shark Tank), Entrepreneur
Photography Source: Wikipedia
