Empowerment Quotes

"I see each and every one of you. The things that make us different, those are our superpowers — every day when you walk out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and conquer the world because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it."

- Lena Waithe

"I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act."

- Janet Mock

"The truth is, we can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within."

- Buddha

"Our negative sense of self has been replaced by a positive concern for others. Answers are provided, and problems are solved. It is a great gift to feel human again."

- Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship

"You are not alone. You are not weak. You are brass and bold and stronger than this disease."

- Callie Bowld

"The first principle of recovery is the empowerment of the survivor. She must be the author and arbiter of her own recovery. Others may offer advice, support, assistance, affection, and care, but not cure."

- Judith Lewis Herman

"The CRAFT approach, developed by Bob Meyers at U of New Mexico, is one set of important tools that DO work, and it feels great to see families using these strategies and getting results, feeling hopeful again, feeling empowered, getting support, learning to trust themselves again, getting their lives and the lives of their children back."

- Jeff Foote, PhD

"You don’t have the power to make rainbows or waterfalls, sunsets or roses, but you do have the power to bless people by your words and smiles. You carry within you the power to make the world better."

- Sharon G. Larsen

"Let us be the ones who say we do not accept that a child dies every three seconds simply because he does not have the drugs you and I have. Let us be the ones to say we are not satisfied that your place of birth determines your right for life. Let us be outraged, let us be loud, let us be bold."

- Brad Pitt

"[As a doctor], people will trust you, confide in you, and appreciate your efforts. You can do amazing things for people if you don’t let the system get you down."

- Dr. Wes Fischer

"The truth is anyone can be the difference; all it takes is using whatever you have, to do whatever you can."

- Darius Graham

"The marathon is an opportunity for redemption. Opportunity, because the outcome is uncertain. Opportunity, because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen."

- Dean Karnazes

"It’s dangerous to go alone, take this!"

- Old Man

"Dear empath: You are a being of immense depth, wisdom, and compassion. You are a pioneer and trailblazer of humanity, a model for others on how to be sensitive and powerful. All the strength and love you need is already within you, waiting to be discovered."

- Mateo Sol

"Your life is your canvas, and you are the masterpiece. There are a million ways to be kind, amazing, fabulous, creative, bold, and interesting."

- Kerli

"Sensitive people possess superpowers that include deep empathy, intuition, and emotional intelligence. Their ability to read people and situations is unparalleled, making them great leaders, partners, and friends. Stop seeing sensitivity as weak and start celebrating it!"

- Jenn Granneman

"“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”"

- Dr. Seuss

"You can choose whether you do something, or do nothing. You are not powerless."

- Jennifer Rosen Heinz

"Everything you ever wanted is learning how to draw it out of yourself because you are that powerful."

- Lumalia

"People in this country who are in positions of privilege must learn to find ways of fighting for the just treatment of others, not by centering and platforming themselves, but by holding up the ones who are suffering."

- Brandi Carlile

"The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power."

- Wael Ghonim

"Power's not given to you. You have to take it."

- Beyoncé Knowles Carter

"I just want to tell other women that when you feel like you are falling there is a whole army of us ready to catch you. You don’t need to explain because we have lived it, we know, we see, we are here for you and we believe you."

- Shonagh CEO

"Asking for help is a sign of self-respect, and I’m here. I always will be."

"It’s okay to ask for help; that’s a sign of strength, not weakness. We all need support sometimes."

"Packed with thoughtfully curated daily inspirational quotes, positive affirmations and self-reflection questions, this motivational desk calendar acts as your personal women’s empowerment book."

"On your birthday, I want to remind you that you are loved and supported no matter what. Keep being your amazing self!"

"Good friends help you find important things when you’ve lost them… your smile, your hope, and your courage."

"The best friends are those who lift you up when others bring you down."

"A friend is someone who lifts you up when you fall."