"If plan A doesn't work, there are always plans B-Z."
-Susan, 47, NJ, US “Live every week like it’s shark week”-Allison , 17, NJ, USA
“The old and corrupt must be laid to waste before the just can triumph” - Jenny holzer -Rea, 17, New Jersey , United States of America
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act in spite of it.-Aviva, 17, California, USA
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy... both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me” -Michael Scott, The Office-Victoria, 18, NJ, USA
Don't let anyone stand in the way for what you want and who you want to be. -Madeline, 26, California, United States
Emma Watson has some great ones about feminism. Here’s one:
“We’re never ever ever going to fly as high unless we’re both in support of each other” :) -Mira, 17, NJ (Westfield), USA “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Never forget that you are loved ❤️❤️-Ashley, 15, California, America
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“Always swim with a buddy” -Allison, 17, NJ, USA
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us" - Marianne Williamson-Marisa, 17, NJ, US
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt-Madison, 18, NJ, United States
Pretty much anything from “Dead Ijeawele, Or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!-Grace, 16, California, USA
The carousel never stops turning-Nina, 17, California , US
This is a quote that I made myself: “You are a star. You shine light into the lives of the people around you.”-Alyssa, 17, Northeast, USA
"We accept the love we think we deserve"-Perks of Being a Wallflower (I know it's a little cheesy, but it's true; so many people settle for relationships where they aren't treated with the respect that they deserve because they don't see that they're worth so much more than what they have.)-Cassia, 17, New Jersey , United States
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“The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it. They handled it in a thousand different ways on a thousand different days, but they handled it. Those women are my superheroes.” Elizabeth Gilbert-Cristina, 32, NJ, USA
Don’t let people tell you the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon. -Analisa , 17, NJ, USA
You never have to be alone. -Alexandra , 29, NJ, USA
Never let them steal your tiger blood-Ashley, 28, NJ, United States
The tallest oak in the forest was once a nut that held its ground!-Jaime, 31, NJ, Usa
No boys. No problem.-Raymond, 17, California, USA
Women should empower other women. -Emily, 40, Massachusetts , Us
The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. -Ayn Rand-Nadia, 17, NJ, United States
Confidence is not "they will like me," Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't"-Jessica, 44, NJ, USA
"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants."- Jessica, 44, NJ, USA
You can't ever reach perfection, but you can believe in an asymptote towards which you are ceaselessly striving. - Dr Paul Kalanithi-Samantha, 17, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Whatever will be, will be.-Sabrina, 18, HK, China
“Can’t talk about forever without including right now”. People tend to not to live in the now only in the future. It’s important to slow down and enjoy the moment. -Katie, 32, New Jersey, United States
Who said girls in sweatpants are gross? We're comfortable AND sexy.-Rachel, 16, Hong Kong, China
“I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.” –Emma Stone-Karen, 16, Dublin, Ireland
Still I rise-Kathy , 27, California , USA
“The sole purpose in life is to live.”-Raychel, 16, California, US
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.” -Mackenzie, 21, NJ, United States
Nothing is worth losing yourself! -Daisy, 34, Ca, USA
Good for her, not for me!! -Gina , 40, New Jersey, United States
you control it, it doesn't control you.-diana, 57, ca, u.s.
I can’t do it. Yet-Amanda, 18, NJ, US
It's all good-josephine, 46, nj, USA
Whenever I'm struggling through tough times, I remind myself that "this too shall pass" - in other words, I have overcome all my past obstacles and can do the same this time. If I think about it, I realize that something that may seem like a big deal now will just be a fleeting moment when I look back in the future.-Selina, 16, California, USA
Your warmth and kindness is more beautiful than you know. -Karis, 18, N/A, Hong Kong
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among stars. It motivates me to work harder, and to not be afraid. -Tina, 18, Not applicable, Hong Kong
Love and hate are beasts, the one that grows is the one you feed. -Morgan, 21, New Jersey, United States
Well no. Sorry to disappoint, but I've read many many quotes that have inspired me, but I never remember them later! So I'll just say: Look at the bigger picture and keep perspective. Don't let small conflicts overpower you. There's a huge world out there, life is not like elementary school or junior high or high school, and you can make it whatever you want it to be. And please, be selfish sometimes, be your own best friend.-Dany, 56, Vermont, U.S.
"Do what you can't"-Casey Neistat -Natalie , 17, NJ, United States
“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss but because they aim too low and hit” -Les Brown. Never underestimate your capabilities because you can do so much more than you ever thought imaginable if you work hard and believe in yourself. -Allison, 17, NJ, United States
“Woman like men should try to do the impossible, and when they fail their failure should be a challenge for others.”-Amelia Earhart-Sofia, 12, New Jersey, USA
“Anything men can do, we can do bleeding” -Victoria Vaca, 13, NJ, United States of America
“You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” - Maya Angelou-Sophia, 15, Indiana, USA
“Imperfections are beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” –Marilyn Monroe. -anonymous
"My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice." - Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)-Victoria, 18, NJ, United States
"I wouldn't have seen/done ______ if I hadn't gotten out of bed this morning." I say this to myself everyday so I can find things I normally wouldn't have noticed and feel good about the day.-Emily, 15, California, US
Be true to yourself -Vincenzo, 63, Arizona, USA
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” “Beauty isn’t about a pretty face. It’s about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul.” -Jennifer, 42, NY, USA
"It matters not what we are born but what we grow to be" - Dumbledore-Sophia , 14, New Jersey , USA
It always seems impossible, until it’s done-Nelson Mandela-Alex, 36, nj, Usa
I’m with her-Chloe, 17, NY, USA
Yes, the one from Juliette Gordon Low: "The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers."-Josephine, 65, New Jersey, USA
If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain. -Brooke, 17, Maine, USA
She believed she could so she did-Ava, 17, NY, USA
"You are what you love, not who loves you" - Fall out boy -Allie, 14, New york, America
"Write it on our heart that every day is the best day in the year" - Ralph Waldo Emerson -Kate, 18, Arizona, USA
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.
-Michelle Obama--Risa, 55, New Jersey , United States Chance favors the prepared mind. -Ann, 67, NJ, USA
“Be the girl who turned their can'ts into cans and dreams into plans”-Emily, 15, New York, United States
"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt-Lee, 57, NY, USA
"This too shall pass" -Nikki, 14, New York, United States
“You can get a lot of action if you have a hot tub” —Mr Mackey from South Park. (I hope they could read it and have a little laugh if they’re having a bad day) but they probably should not be too young for obvious reasons.-Alexis, 34, NY, USA
Never give up too early-Carolina, 18, Florida, United States
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Dr. Seuss-Nina, 62, NJ, USA
Never give up -Jamie, 15, New York , United States
"To find yourself, think for yourself" and "Wonder is the beginning of Wisdom" Socrates-Julie, 52, NJ, USA
1. Just keep swimming
2. Celebrate the Journey 3. She thought she could, so she did-Laurie, 38, NJ, USA We teach girls to shrink themselves
To make themselves smaller We say to girls "You can have ambition But not too much You should aim to be successful But not too successful Otherwise you will threaten the man" Because I am female I am expected to aspire to marriage I am expected to make my life choices Always keeping in mind that Marriage is the most important Now marriage can be a source of Joy and love and mutual support But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage And we don't teach boys the same? We raise girls to each other as competitors Not for jobs or for accomplishments Which I think can be a good thing But for the attention of men We teach girls that they cannot be sexual beings In the way that boys are Feminist: the person who believes in the social Political, and economic equality of the sexes - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie-Lauren, 28, NJ, USA |
Not everyone will like you but you like yourself -Jewel, 16, California , United States
A day without laughter is a day wasted-Nina, 17, New Jersey, USA
"to live would be an awfully big adventure" - peter pan. there is so much more to explore so don't be afraid to take chances and be spontaneous in life. -morgan, 16, new jersey, usa
Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day. —A. A. Milne-Katherine, 18, N/A, Hong Kong
Not specifically for girls but for everyone...
Just simple quotes or sayings that are over said often hold the most truth. For example, "be yourself", "failure is the first step to success", or "if at first you don't succeed, try try again" They. Are. So. True. -Clara, 15, Washington state, United states Believe in your worth and work with a will so that others will see it-–––, 18, NJ, US
“Anytime another girl gives you a dirty look, you know you’re doing something right.” Take this with a grain of salt. There is a lot of jealousy out there, but there is also the possibility that you’re getting that look because you’re actually doing something wrong. Be real with yourself and know the difference.-Alessandra , 35, New Jersey, United States of America
You can do it!
-Sumana, 15, New Jersey , United States of America “Destiny changes date changes just believe in your inner self your dreams and your strength “ Anamika Mishra-Monique Lindsay, 36, NJ, United States
"I just got one life in a world that keeps on pushin' me around. But I stand my ground and I won't back down." ~Tom Petty-Julia, 17, NJ, United States
Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.-Nikita, 16, California, USA
Be weird, stay rare -Amanda, 23, California, United States
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall-Kathy, 49, NJ, USA
"In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart."
Anne Frank-Amisha, 43, NJ, USA "Climb every mountain" - it could mean 'do everything you can, to attain your goals. Don't be afraid to try.' or 'Try as many things as you can, try sports, arts, different cuisines, different jobs, travel, make new friends keep learning'. Life is a great teacher, make it as varied and colorful as possible.-Gayathri, 40, New Jersey, United States of America
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.”
~ Helen Keller-Nikitha, 18, New Jersey, United States of America Be happy as defined by you!-Carrie, 49, NJ, USA
You don’t have to be perfect.-Pam, 53, NJ, US
There is a special line in Ayn Rand's Introduction to the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition of her book The Fountainhead, and I underlined it the first time I read it. I was going through a period of transition at that time, and I was worried about being judged for making big life changes (like moving away from my hometown). Ultimately though, those changes were beneficial to my personal growth and allowed me to become more of who I am at heart. The quote comforted me. It reads:
"I have been asked whether I have changed in these past twenty-five years. No, I am the same—only more so." -Ali, 28, Florida, USA You don't need to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.-Aayushi, 14, California, USA
Be more aware of what is truly worth your energy. -Megan, 37, GA, United States
Let them hate. Just make sure they spell your name right.-Jade, 14, CA, United States
"I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay." ―Madonna-Cindy, 17, CA, USA
“People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom -piper, 12, california , usa girls with dreams become women with visions-piper, 12, california, usa
little girls with dreams become women with visions. -unknown-Baylee, 12, California, United States
Your not the internet, so stop searching of ways to be better and instead look upon yourself to see why you're so amazing being you. -Allie, 13, New York , USA
“The best thing you can possibly do with your life I’d to tackle the mother f***ing s**t out of it.” - Cheryl Strayed-Anusha (but if this could be anonymous, that would be great. However, if you need to reach out ever, Anna Kim knows me and I’m sure can give you my contact), 14, CA, US
Success is not final, failure is not fatal. - Winston Churchill -Georgia, 17, California, United States
Dance like nobody's watching. -Fern, 35, NY , U.S.
Climb every mountain-Terri, 53, NY, US
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
- Albert Einstein-E., 46, NJ, USA “Go for it because it may be your only chance” - unknown-Molly, 13, New Jersey , United States
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt-Pappi, 60, NJ, USA
We move forward when we recognize how resilient and striking the women around us are. -Rupi Kaur-Emma, 18, Texas, United States
“She has fought many wars, most internal. The ones that you battle alone, for this, she is remarkable. She is a survivor.”
― Nikki Rowe-Rachel, 17, CA, USA You’re gonna hear me roar -Angela, 15, New York, United States
"I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values--and follow my own moral compass--then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own." - Michelle Obama-Cameron, 17, Colorado, USA
1. You can not change the people around you, but you can change the people that you choose to be around.
2. All things are possible if you believe.-Doreen, 51, New Jersey, United States "My coach told me I run like a girl, and I said if he ran a little faster he could too."-Faith, 14, New York, United States of America
All you need is love.-Pat, 62, NJ, USA
Work is love made visible-Meg, 49, NY, USA
"You can't be happy everyday, but there are things to be happy about everyday." -Kim Minseok-Emma, 17, North Carolina , USA
If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.-Laura, 63, NY, United States
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”
― George Bernard Shaw-Gerry, 71, NJ, USA One of my favorite quotes is from a YA fantasy book by Sarah J. Maas. In it, a character (Feyre) is told "You decide what breaks you." People can be really awful and mean. But, they cannot hurt you unless you let them. No one has the power to bring you down unless you give them that power. Life can really suck, but you're amazing. You can handle it and turn your struggles into success. -Ashley , 17, NJ, USA
One day at a time.-Elena, 33, New Jersey, United States
Be a good person and treat
Others with kindness. People always remember how you made them feel. -Carrie, 41, NJ, US “Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”-Rebecca, 18, NJ, USA
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." (Laurel Thatcher Ulrich)-Clarissa, 51, Texas, USA
"Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving."-Jamie, 33, NJ, USA
"My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg-Lucy, 28, Kentucky, United States
“I don’t care what you think of me, unless you think I’m awesome. In which case you are right" -Miss Piggy-Andrea, 27, Minnesota, USA
It’s not the years in your life but the life in your years-Meagan, 37, Maryland , Usa
Fear is the mind killer.-Trixie, 41, New Jersey , U.S.
Men are trash. Gotta watch out 👀-Natalie, 19, NJ/PA (college), US
"Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you are going to get"-Angela, 43, New Jersey, United States
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