In honor of International Women’s Day, here are 15 quotes by some of the most interesting and inspirational women out there – businesswomen, journalists, comediennes & politicians. Let their words inspire today as we celebrate women everywhere.
“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” – Michelle Obama
“We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.” – Sheryl Sandberg
“If a firm hasn’t hired a single female partner in its history, I don’t think it will finally happen by accident” – Aileen Lee
“Having a baby had always seemed the easiest and most natural thing to do, and I had never felt – even in my most furtive days of coming out – that being gay would mean I could not become a mother. “– Kara Swisher
“If you haven’t had a major fail in your career – face-plant level – you aren’t trying hard enough.” – Sallie Krawcheck
“You have to let people see what you wrote. It will never be perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring.” – Tina Fey
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah
“Insecurity is such a waste of time.” – Catherine O’hara
“If you’re careful to listen to your instincts and question conventional wisdom, set priorities, and make thoughtful choices, eventually you will figure out how to design a lifestyle that suits you.” – Arlene Dickinson
“Sometimes you just have to put on lip gloss and pretend to be psyched.” – Mindy Kailing
“I believe that at the very root of our humanity is a passion to create value with heart, to work alongside others who care, and to make a difference.” – Nilofer Merchant
“Now look, you built a factory and it turned into something terrific or a great idea, God Bless, keep a big hunk of it. But part of the underlying social contract is you take a hunk of that and paid forward for the next kid who comes along.” – Elizabeth Warren
“Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” – Ariana Huffington
“I`ve realized that in all the great stories, even if there`s a happily-ever-after ending, there`s something sad.” – Emma Thompson
“I don’t look my best when I wake up! But I do feel beautiful when I’m tired and happy and I’ve had a good laugh and a glass of champagne.” – Maya Rudolph
