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Women’s Month


Today we celebrate women's achievements. Let’s raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.

Women are the epitome of strength, elegance, and grace, and here is a collection of quotes to prove to you how important women are in the balance of the world.

1. “I am a strong woman. I don’t sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor let people mistreat me. I don’t respond to people who dictate to me or try to bring me down. If I fall, I will rise up even stronger because I am a survivor and not a victim. I am in control of my life and there is nothing I can’t achieve.” – Anonymous

2. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou

3. “Don’t let a little stormy weather get you down, there is always sunshine on the other side.” – Heather A. Stillufsen

4. “It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” – Jane Austen

5. “Women are like teabags. We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

6. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey

7. “Understand that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.” – Michelle Obama

8. “Strong women don’t play the victims, don’t make themselves look pitiful, and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.” – Mandy Hale

9. “I am not a difficult woman at all. I am simply a strong woman and know my worth.” – Angelina Jolie

10. “Strong women don’t have attitudes. They have standards.” – Anonymous

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