Quotes About Empowerment

There is nothing like finding that one incredible woman who changes everything.

If there is anything I would do differently in my life, it is that I would study business more. I'm trying to teach my daughter Chloe at an early age about investing and money so she's not afraid of it.

I also had to work through the violation of my date rape, my unhealthy relationships with men, my anger toward the people involved in the scandal, and those who exploited me afterwards.

Some people won't be happy until they've pushed you to the ground. What you have to do is have the courage to stand your ground and not give them the time of day. Hold on to your power and never give it away.

I would argue that we have a generation of young people, particularly minorities, who are no longer putting up with the kinds of things their parents put up with. They're much more self-confident. It's no longer acceptable to make fun of people because of race or sex. But it has always been present in American society.

It was many years before I could call myself an activist – someone who resists the wishes of the powerful, someone who stands up on behalf of those who cannot speak: the trees and water and fish and caribou. But now I understand that this struggle is emerging all over the planet. And it is the most important battle we have ever fought.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Heed my words, daughter, if you ever mean to be happy: Never give yourself to a man.

The educational process must again provide the opportunity for students to make choices and live with the consequences of these choices. Teaching is not simply telling people what to believe and do.

We want far better reasons for having children than not knowing how to prevent them.

We are not the victims of our circumstances; we are the creators of them!

They will never believe that an ordinary girl could do such an extraordinary thing,' Genevieve worried. 'What would I tell them? 'Tell them there is no such thing as an ordinary girl, said Bloom.

They will never believe that an ordinary girl could do such an extraordinary thing," Genevieve worried. "What would I tell them?" "Tell them there is no such thing as an ordinary girl," said Bloom.

An it harm none, do what ye will.

Take a moment to ask yourself, "What do I want to be, have, and do?" Suspend any doubts and fears about being unrealistic, and pretend that a philanthropist will finance any ambition you have. Write down detailed descriptions about your ideal life—everything from your dream house, to your ideal relationship, to relaxation and play time, to your perfect career choice.

You Deserve Success "There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

guide us in helping other people be the same.

female health issues stem from "denial of the self and rejecting femininity";

Until your desires are specific and completely clear, you won't be happy with the results they bring. You've got to fill in all the blanks in your description of a dream life—or risk having others fill in those blanks for you. Leave nothing to chance, and decide on everything you want.

Remember that when your life doesn't look the way you want it to, you have the power to change that. You have the ability to shape and create your reality, because what you do causes a ripple effect of change across the Universe. Whether or not you realize it, the Universe is reacting to every single step you take. It's viewed as a very deliberate and conscious action on your part. Ask

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito"—Dalai Lama.)

Democracy is not something we have, it's something we do.

I don't think that the feminist movement has done much for the characters of women.