30 Empowering Quotes for Women: Inspirational Words From Strong Women (Plus Book Recommendations) Career Motherhood Entrepreneurs

Donna John

November 16, 2021

How will you help forge a gender equal world? Let's start by celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality. Become the fire, ladies! Here are some inspirational quotes about women to empower, uplift and inspire – plus some book recommendations to add to your library.

Note: 30Seconds is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get inspiration in your newsfeed daily. Inspire and be inspired.

See more tips on 30Seconds.com – Food, Fun, Health, Happiness

"A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” – Melinda Gates

“Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it.” – R.H. Sin

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” – Beyonce

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey

“A strong woman builds her own world. She is one who is wise enough to know that it will attract the man she will gladly share it with.” – Ellen J. Barrier

30 Empowering Quotes for Women: Inspirational Words From Strong Women (Plus Book Recommendations) Career Motherhood Entrepreneurs

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa

“Women’s value has been under-recognized for far too long.” – Sidney Sheldon

“She wasn’t looking for a knight. She was looking for a sword.” – Atticus

“I’m grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.” – Maya Angelou

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“Women are the real architects of society.” – Cher

“The most courageous act is to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel

“You have just one life to live. It is yours. Own it, claim it, live it, do the best you can with it.” – Hillary Clinton

“Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.” – Gloria Steinem

“I don’t know a woman alive who isn’t courageous.” – Reese Witherspoon

"A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” – Melinda Gates

“Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it.” – R.H. Sin

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” – Beyonce

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey

“A strong woman builds her own world. She is one who is wise enough to know that it will attract the man she will gladly share it with.” – Ellen J. Barrier

“Extremists have shown what frightens them most: A girl with a book.” – Malala Tousafzai

“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” – Serena Williams

“I can and I will. Watch me.” – Carrie Green

“Above all, be the heroine of your life. Not the victim.” – Nora Ephron

“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.” – Stephanie Bennett-Henry

“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” – Gina Carey

“Do not live someone else’s life and someone else’s idea of what womanhood is. Womanhood is you.” – Viola Davis

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. Dubois

“I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.” – Mary Shelley

“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” – Margaret Fuller

“Find out who you are and be that person.” – Ellen Degeneres

Comments (4)

Related tips

See also

Let's Connect