Quotes for International Women's Day to empower women

Who are the strong women in your life? Despite supporting and celebrating your gal pals all year round, a day set aside to pay tribute to strong women around the world is a holiday we can all get behind! International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. #EachforEqual, a call for gender equality, is the theme this year. Women's Equality Day serves as a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

With over 100 inspiring quotes for International Women's Day, you'll be inspired to cheer on the women in your life every day! Let's look back at women's advancements and learn about the history of International Women's Day before we get started.

History of International Women’s Day

It has been celebrated since the 1900s, when 15,000 women marched through New York demanding voting rights and workers' rights during a period of political unrest. In 2014, it was celebrated in more than 100 countries and made an official holiday in more than 25 countries.

International Women’s Day Quotes

Let's start this list with quotes created for and by the holiday itself! Women have frequently delivered these messages at marches, during inspirational talks, and in empowering speeches delivered by some of history's most active and celebrated women. Discover the perfect quote for those who empower you with their words and actions this International Women's Day!

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

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States

“Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” –  Unknown

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

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

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

“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.” – Unknown

“You can always tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building one another up instead of tearing each other down.” –Unknown

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States

“Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights.” Hillary Clinton, American politician

“Women are made to be loved, not understood.” – Oscar Wilde, Poet

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

“You don’t have to play masculine to be a strong woman.” – Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Actress

“Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D. Anderson, Feminist

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

Inspirational Quotes for Strong Women

We all have a strong woman inside us, so let's celebrate her on International Women's Day! You can use this list of inspirational strong woman quotes to recognize women who don't back down from a challenge!

“Well-behaved women rarely make history.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States

“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” Melinda Gates, American philanthropist

“You cannot be broken because you are a diamond, tougher than nails and a jewel in the rough.” – Unknown

“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, Civil rights activist

“Like anything learned, bravery needs to be practiced.” Caroline Paul, Author

“She’s everything; even when she’s treated like nothing.” –R.H. Sin, Author

“The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” – Unknown

“A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do. A woman must do what he can’t.” – Rhonda Hansome, Comedian

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

“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, Singer/Songwriter

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

Quotes About Women Empowerment

FoA special greeting is needed for the female who prioritizes others over herself.he following female empowerment quotes for the woman who supports others with her wisdom and grace.

“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.” – Unknown

“I am a woman, what’s your superpower?” – Unknown

“The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.” – Beyonce, Singer

A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.” – Loretta Young, Actress

“Your life isn’t yours if you constantly care what others think.” – Unknown

“Real queens fix each other’s crowns.” – Unknown

“The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.” Roseanne Barr, Actress

“When women support each other, incredible things happen.” – Unknown

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

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy Garland, Actress

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katherine Hepburn, Actress

“She believed she could, so she did.” – Unknown

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

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

“Her soul is fierce, her heart is brave, her mind is strong.” – Unknown

“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the face.” – Unknown

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

“She promised better things for herself, so she sought out those things and never looked back.” –  Unknown

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

“Some days, she has no idea how she’ll do it. But every single day, it still gets done.” – Unknown

Positive Quotes for Women

DuIt is often the strongest thing a person can do to stay positive duringeatest asset. Take a moment to think of a lady in your life who always has a smile on her face no matter what challenges she faces.

“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, American politician

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” – Maya Angelou, Poet

“Females are strong as hell.”  – Unknown

“The most beautiful thing a woman can wear is confidence.” –Blake Lively, Actress

“Strong back.  Soft front. Wild heart. Just be you.” –Brene Brown, Professor

“Be the woman you needed as a girl.” –Unknown

“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everyone else.” –Unknown

“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” Audrey Hepburn, Actress

“A woman is like a tea bag: You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States

“You are a woman; that is your superpower.” – Unknown

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

“The most courageous act is to think for yourself. Aloud.” Coco Chanel, Fashion Designer

Successful Women Quotes

During this holiday, you can wish a woman boss you know a "Happy International Women's Day" with a successful woman quote.

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

“There’s nothing a man can do that I can’t do better and in heels.” – Ginger Rogers, Actress

“Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” – Hillary Clinton, America politician

“Success if only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.” – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States

“Behind every successful woman, is herself”. – Unknown

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” Amelia Earhart, Aviator

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

“If you have a dream, make it a goal.” – Unknown

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

Quotes for Women

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“To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her what she can.” – Spanish Proverb

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

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

“We realize the importance of our voice when we are silenced.” – Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist

“Sometimes it takes balls to be a woman.” – Unknown

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

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

Motivational 

“We all have a ‘Wonder Woman’ inside of us.” – Unknown

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

“You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.” Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Myanmar

“Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.” – Unknown

“Don’t stop until you’re proud.” – Unknown

“In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits” – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Former Governor of California

“Stop waiting to find the light at the end of the tunnel and be the light for yourself.” – Unknown

“Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.” Serena Williams, Athlete

Inspiring Quotes for Young Women

Raising strong girls means empowering them while they are young! Use these inspiring quotes for young women to share how much they can sparkle and shine!

“One is not born a woman, one becomes one.” – Simone De Beauvoir, Writer

“The best protection any woman can have is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Social Activist

“Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” Ellen Degeneres, Comedian

“As soon as I had enough agency in my life to grow up, I became who I am.” Janet Mock, Writer

“Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside” Coco Chanel, Fashion Designer

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

“Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” Mary Anne Radmacher, Author

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

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

“Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” – Unknown

“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” – Unknown

“Where there is a woman, there is magic.” –  Ntozake Shange, Playwright

“A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel, Designer

“Girls should never be afraid to be smart.” – Emma Watson, Actress

“Sometimes it’s the princess who kills the dragon and saves the prince.” – Samuel Lowe, Finding Samuel Lowe

“I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world.” –Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist

“If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.” Toni Morrison, Author

“She’s a mess of gorgeous chaos, and you can see it in her eyes.” – Unknown

“Know what your worth is and then add tax to that amount.” – Unknown