25 Inspirational Quotes to Celebrate International Women's Day!

International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and to continue the fight for gender equality around the world. In honor of this special day, we've compiled a list of 25 inspirational quotes from some of the most notable women in history and contemporary times. These quotes are sure to motivate and empower women of all ages and backgrounds.

Quotes

1. "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." - Coco Chanel
2. "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." - Louisa May Alcott
3. "We can do no great things, only small things with great love." - Mother Teresa
4. "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." - Margaret Thatcher
5. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
6. "It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." - Madeleine Albright
7. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar
8. "We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead." - Beyoncé
9. "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." - Maya Angelou
10. "A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt

These are just a few of the inspiring quotes you'll find on our list. Whether you're looking for a quote to motivate you during a difficult time or a quote to share on social media, we've got you covered. Here are some more of our favorites:

1. "I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I'm beautiful. I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story - I will." - Amy Schumer
2. "We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced." - Malala Yousafzai
3. "I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a b*tch, okay." - Madonna
4. "I'm not afraid of being a strong woman." - Bethenny Frankel
5. "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there." - Venus Williams
6. "We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free." - Kavita Ramdas
7. "We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be." - Ellen DeGeneres
8. "Feminism is not a dirty word. It does not mean you hate men, it does not mean you hate girls that have nice legs and a tan, and it does not mean you are a b*tch or a dyke, it means you believe in equality." - Kate Nash
9. "Women are always saying, 'We can do anything that men can do.' But men should be saying, 'We can do anything that women can do.'" - Gloria Steinem
10. 20. "The best protection any woman can have is courage." - Elizabeth Cady Stanton
11. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
12. "A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman." - Melinda Gates
13. "You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness." - Diane von Furstenberg
14. "I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king." - Queen Elizabeth I
15. "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." - Audre Lorde

These quotes are just a small sample of the many powerful and inspiring words spoken by women throughout history. They remind us of the strength and resilience of women, and the important role that we play in creating a more just and equal world.

But what can you do with these quotes beyond simply reading and sharing them?

Here are some tips for using these quotes to empower yourself and others:

1. Keep a quote journal: Write down your favorite quotes and what they mean to you. Use them as a source of inspiration when you need a boost of confidence or motivation.
2. Share them on social media: Use these quotes to spread positivity and empowerment on your social media channels. You never know who might need to hear those words of encouragement.
3. Use them in speeches or presentations: If you're giving a speech or presentation, consider including a powerful quote to help drive home your message.
4. Incorporate them into your daily routine: Print out a quote that speaks to you and place it somewhere where you'll see it every day, like on your mirror or computer screen.

Conclusion

International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history and to continue pushing for gender equality. These inspirational quotes serve as a reminder of the strength and resilience of women, and can be used to empower and inspire ourselves and others. So let's continue to celebrate and support women everywhere, not just on Women's Day, but every day.