Quotes About Empowerment

Yeah, I did roller derby for three years.

We derive confidence as women from what we wear.

Cinema is very important to me. I derive a lot of strength from this art form, and I believe that it is very impactful socio-politically.

I think 'ambitious' is one of those adjectives used for women in a derogatory way.

I would never do anything that's derogatory to women.

I want to see women of African descent shine.

I want women and girls of African descent and of color to be able to not have to keep searching for stories about themselves.

If the ascent of women has been much exaggerated, so has the descent of men.

People get all up in arms when I describe myself as a crip because what they hear is the word 'cripple,' and they hear a word you're not allowed to say anymore.

I think that we need to allow words to be words. If my self-esteem and my self-worth linger on words that are used to describe me, then you have a problem in itself.

The Internet gave me the sense that there were words to describe my feelings and medical terms.

When I describe myself as fat to people, whether it's a driver, anywhere around the world, or a friend, and I'm like, 'Oh, it's just because I'm fat,' people are like, 'Don't say that about yourself.'

Women don't get the credit they deserve.

The more you believe that you deserve healthy love, the more you will conquer and attract.

We're all created equal, and we all deserve an equal shot.

We deserve the same things that cis women do, the same things that other humans do, from our social lives to our families to love.

Kids deserve arts, and it's just as important as science, math, history, English or athletics.

Only you can give yourself the love you need and deserve.

I deserve to be paid the same as men.

All children everywhere deserve the opportunity that is unlocked for them by education.

Women absolutely deserve respect.

I think a lot of us women feel like we deserve to play on the big courts in front of a big crowd as well.

Teachers deserve more respect than many give them, and more opportunities than the system affords them today.

People with disabilities are capable and deserve the same opportunities as everyone else.