Strong Women Quotes

The myth of the strong black woman is the other side of the coin of the myth of the beautiful dumb blonde.

Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams.

We ask justice, we ask equality, we ask that all the civil and political rights that belong to citizens of the United States, be guaranteed to us and our daughters forever.

We still live in a world in which a significant fraction of people, including women, believe that a woman belongs and wants to belong exclusively in the home.

I want to thank all the shoulders of the strong and brave and courageous women that I am standing on.

I was smart enough to go through any door that opened.

Women are jealous of cigars... they regard them as a strong rival.

I love strong women, not only in life but in craft.

If you have something about yourself that's different, you're lucky. It's not a curse.

My biggest influences are strong, creative women that chart their own path, lead their own lives and drive the course of history.

I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that's how you grow.

I love playing strong women, even if theyre nuts.

A strong women is someone who is able to smile this morning like she wasn't crying last night.

When there is a strong woman character in a story - that always grabs me

I'm tough, ambitious and I know exactly what I want.

Woman must not accept; she must challenge.

If strength is measured by intelligence, honesty and depth of character, then yes, strong women are hot as hell.

I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that's ever happened to me has taught me compassion.

Strong women only marry weak men.

Women are blessed with energy - a power which is unique. I have been very fortunate to have played strong women and explored their strengths through my films.

When black women are down with you and in your corner, you have an ally that will move Heaven and Earth.

I like my coffee hot and strong. Like I like my women: hot and strong...with a spoon in them.

Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.

I have stood on a mountain of no's for one yes.

A man's got to do what a man's got to do.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

My mother was very strong. Once, she picked up a coconut and smashed it against my father's head. It taught me about women defending themselves and not collapsing in a heap.

Two phrases I hate in reference to female characters are 'strong' and 'feisty.' They really annoy me. It's the most condescending thing. You say that about a three-year-old. It infantilises women.

I seek out parts which are strong women. It's not the quantity of a role; it's the quality of a role.

You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.

We're told that men are strong & brave, but I think women know how to endure, accept defeat & bear physical & mental agony much better than men.

I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.

You know I have never met a woman who is not strong. They don't exist.

I am a woman. My life is a long, strong, twisted rope, made up of a number of human relationships, nothing more.

I like my coffee like I like my women - Black and Strong.

I believe in gender equality and I love that I can represent strong modern-day women.

I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.

In all the horror films that I have done, all of those women were strong women. I don't feel I ever played the victim, although I was always in jeopardy.

The woman who follows the crowd will usually believe that I said this.

My new motto is: When you're through changing, you're through.

You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

In truth, women are the strong ones.

Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion

Happy international woman's day to all of the beautifully strong women across the world

I want my daughter to see a strong woman who goes after what she wants.

You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women.

I'm a very stubborn woman and I'm from a very stubborn family of headstrong women. I have sisters, so the women rule the coop in my house.

Marriage entitles women to the protection of a strong man who will steady the stepladder while they paint the kitchen ceiling.

If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.

Women's Day Women are the real architects of society.