10 quotes to inspire you on International Womens Day

Posted On: Tuesday, 07 March 2017
 International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we wanted to share some quotes from women who mean business. Enjoy!

“I want to make sure we use all our talent, not just 25 percent. Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity.” –Mae Jemison

“I raise up my voice — not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” –Malala Yousafzai

“Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” –Mary Tyler Moore

“I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out.” –Nancy Reagan

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

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” –J.K. Rowling

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” –Maya Angelou

“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

“What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but what you know today cannot affect what you did yesterday.” –Condoleezza Rice 

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” –Dolly Parton

March is Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll be sharing posts about women throughout history.

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