Empowerment Quotes

""Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.""

- Margaret Mead

"If you want a future of libraries, it is within you, the librarians. If you want a healthy community that seeks out knowledge, and seeks informed conversation, then advocate for it beyond your walls."

- R. David Lankes

"As designers, we have such power to make design change the world. We really need to make better use of our platform and do stuff that is useful."

- Yinka Ilori

"A parent’s job is to lift their daughter up so that one day she will rise on her own."

- Catherine Hollyer

"Teaching means to show a person that something is possible."

- Fritz Perls

"Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be a challenge to others."

- Amelia Earhart

"When we give ourselves permission to fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel."

- Eloise Ristad

"You cannot mandate productivity, you must provide the tools to let people become their best."

- Steve Jobs

""Be an encourager: When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits and make them successful in their endeavors. Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available. Be an encourager. Always.""

- Roy T. Bennett

"Female tournaments, at the moment, are the only initiative we have towards female gamers. Because of those events, we’ve seen female teams even being sponsored. Those are band-aids, in my opinion. They serve a purpose, but underneath the band-aid the problem is still there"

- missharvey

"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together."

- Elizabeth Taylor

"No Barbie or Ken should be living in the shadows."

- President Barbie

"It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. You have to have money, but you can’t ask for money because that’s crass. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas. You’re supposed to love being a mother, but don’t talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to be a career woman, but also always be looking out for other people. You have to answer for men’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. You’re supposed to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other women because you’re supposed to be a part of the sisterhood. But always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged. So find a way to acknowledge that but also always be grateful. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault. I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us. And if all of that is also true for a doll just representing women, then I don’t even know."

- America Ferrera

"We sell dreams, imagination, and sparkle. And when you think of sparkle, what do you think of next? Female agency."

- Matell CEO

"In marriage, when we honor and celebrate each other, we’re freed up to be the best people we can be."

- Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

""You can and should set your own limits and clearly articulate them. This takes courage, but it is also liberating and empowering, and often earns you new respect.""

- Rosalind Brewer

"You control your destiny — you don't need magic to do it"

- Merida, Brave

"Even gatherings like Thanksgiving, Christmas, friends or relatives’ baby showers and so on can be challenging for people struggling with infertility. Reach out to them, encourage them to speak out, to help ensure them that they’re not alone."

- Navya Muralidhar

"Walking alone isn’t loneliness; it’s empowerment."

"Dear daughter, as you move forward, always count on me cheering for you."

"You get to exhale now, Simon."

"Moving on is a way to reclaim your power."

"Be the energy you want to attract. Have a blessed Saturday!"

"When we help people build on their strengths, face their fears, and become better people, we will be blessed and receive rewards unimaginably."

"Unlock the treasure chest of possibilities this Saturday; the key is in your hands."

"There will always be numerous challenges coming your way but never forget, I believe in you wholeheartedly and will always be your number one supporter."

"No matter where you’re at in your fertility journey, know that you are surrounded by a community of support. Get in touch with other women like you here on Peanut. You are not alone."

"The weekend is a time to remind yourself of the amazing, unstoppable force that you are."

"Good morning, beautiful! Believe in yourself today, and you can conquer anything life throws your way."

"Good morning, love! Remember that you have the strength and courage to achieve all your dreams."