A glamorous Marilyn Monroe in a red dress.
Some of the greatest and most inspiring quotes of all time have been made by women. They come from high-profile women from all walks of life and give us great advice as well as lots to think about. What are a few of the best quotes by powerful women?
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe might not be the first person you think of when looking for powerful quotes. Yet, the actress, model and singer has been credited with giving us some pearls of wisdom. For example, “We should all start to live before we are too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets”. Another of her quotes is “you never know what life is like until you have lived it”. Of course, the tragedy of her personal story makes it easy for us to read her quotes and find the story of someone who just wanted to live life on their own terms.
Oprah Winfrey
Regarded by some as the most powerful woman in the world, Oprah Winfrey overcame numerous struggles and setbacks in her youth to become the first black billionaire and a respected TV executive. With a strong focus on self-improvement and spirituality, it is no surprise that she has produced some memorable quotes to guide us through life. Among the phrases that she has been credited with being “turns your wounds into wisdom” and “the biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams”.
Audrey Hepburn
Another actress to have left us some thought-provoking comments, Hepburn was a fashion icon and UNICEF ambassador who starred in several classic movies. This list of famous people quotes puts her in with other celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Ingrid Bergman. This is thanks to the phrase ‘nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible”. She also said that “the most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters”.
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird/Autorretrato con collar de espinas y colibrí,
Frida Kahlo
This list of quotes by women introduces us to wise words spoken or written by the likes of Marie Curie, Indira Gandhi and Hilary Clinton. Also on the list is Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who said “feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” as well as “at the end of the day we can endure more than we think we can”.
Mother Teresa
Skopje-born nun and missionary Mother Teresa witnessed suffering and poverty during her years of unselfish work. The winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace prize was a controversial figure at times but she also provided us with valuable insights such as “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that country” and “If you judge people, you have no time to love them”. These are just a few of the amazing quotes that have been gifted to us by powerful women over the years. By paying attention to the words of those women who have achieved great things in life, we can learn more about ourselves and life in general.
