27 Strong Women Quotes: Quotes About Strong Women

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Don't see a path? Take inspiration from this strong woman quote and make your own.

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." -- Shirley Chisholm

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Like a Girl

Here's to strong girls beating boys at their own game.

"My coach said I ran like a girl, I said if he could run a little faster, he could too" --Mia Hamm

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Keep Rising

We'd expect no less from the woman who penned the eternally inspirational "Still I Rise" than this equally empowering quote.

"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated." --Maya Angelou

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Lean In

Need some extra inspo at work? Take a cue from boss babe Sheryl Sandberg.

"We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in." --Sheryl Sandberg

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Embrace Your Bossiness

Turns out Amy Poehler is as motivating as she is funny.

"To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading." --Amy Poehler