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“Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.”

“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes'; They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes.'”

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

“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.”

“The best protection any woman can have... is courage.”

“I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me.”

“Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.”

“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.”

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”

“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.... Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less”

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”

“Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in.”

“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.”

“Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use.”

“Women have always been the strong ones of the world. The men are always seeking from women a little pillow to put their heads down on. They are always longing for the mother who held them as infants.”

“There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women.”

“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.”

“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”

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

“I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.”

“I'm tough, ambitious and I know exactly what I want.”

“The idea of being a feminist-so many women have come to this idea of it being anti-male and not able to connect with the opposite sex-but what feminism is about is equality and human rights. For me that is just an essential part of my identity. I hope [Girls] contributes to a continuance of feminist dialogue”

“It is not enough to call yourself a feminist because you are a strong woman. Thatcher was an enemy to feminism, as is Nadine Dorries. Like other liberation movements, feminism has an ideology and a goal. It is not about personal liberty and freedom, but the emancipation from oppression and tyranny for ALL women, whatever our race or class.”

“I've never met a woman who is not strong, but sometimes they don't let it out. Then there's a tragedy, and then all of a sudden that strength comes. My message is let the strength come out before the tragedy.”

“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.”

“I get very frustrated when I hear women saying, "Oh, feminism is passé," because I think feminism means empowerment. Men can be feminists, too! Many men are feminists. We need feminism. It's not against men; it's about the empowerment of women. It's the respect of women - giving women equal rights, the same opportunities.”

“Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.”

“Excerpt: “… building blocks of our world-Mothers.” “Our moms are who instill the virtues and vices within each of us.” “Women are like teabags, they show their true colors when put in hot water.” “In spite of all the mishandling, they strive and survive and manage to stand tall.” “Be a Diva in charge of your own life and ignore those who hold you back; they don’t live your life.” “Divorce might make you lose a few ‘friends’ but it will help you find your ‘life’!”