Feminism Quotes · Page 207

“The facts of religion were convincing only to those who were already convinced.”

— Simone de Beauvoir

In general, women desire to rule over their husbands and lovers, to be the authority above them.

— Geoffrey Chaucer

Men are vain; but they won't mind women working so long as they get smaller wages for the same job.

— Irvin S. Cobb

For all the strong women fighting, or the women that are gone, this month is for you. You've got this.

— Anonymous

I love what's going on these days with these powerful women who are really working to make a difference.

— Sallie Krawcheck

There is a way to be a woman, ask for what we deserve and be able to negotiate.

— Tracee Ellis Ross

Other things equal, we should give a chance to women. That's what I try to do.

— Ana Patricia Botin

You either believe women are people or you don't. It's that simple.

— Joss Whedon

“He fears because he is small. I will not meet him there. I will not shrink down to his size, or anyone…

— Rachel Harrison

There are certain things men will never understand about women. We'll never get it. And you're supposed to be nice to them.…

— Mel Gibson

Women aren't more easily swayed by fascism than men, but I believe that their situation makes them in effect more slavish than…

— Simone de Beauvoir

Feminists are now being vilified in politics, erdogan used to speak more embracingly, saying he was the leader of everyone, whether they…

— Elif Safak

I would never judge another woman. For me, being a feminist means that even if we don't agree on everything, we should…

— Maimouna Doucoure

Would you exalt your profession, exalt those who labor with you...increase the salaries of the women engaged in the noble work of…

— Susan B. Anthony

I still meet old-school scientists who are like, 'Oh honey, women aren't good at science.' You kind of dismiss them as insane.

— Anne Wojcicki

As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes…

— Jo Swinson

“I recommend the freedom that comes from asking: Compared to what? Hierarchical systems prevail by making us feel inadequate and imperfect. Whatever…

— Gloria Steinem

“Modernism and feminism are two broad axes on which Woolf criticism turns, and there are many other categories that reflect the range…

— Jane Goldman

“I'm traveling a speed unknown to man and I carry love for all in the mirror of my hand. I say love…

— Jimi Hendrix

“College feminists made fun of skyscrapers, saying they were phallic symbols. They said the same thing about space rockets, even though, if…

— Jeffrey Eugenides

“(...) just being nice is not a winning strategy. Nice sends a message that the woman is willing to sacrifice pay to…

— Sheryl Sandberg

“But, of course, you might be asking yourself, 'Am I a feminist? I might not be. I don't know! I still don't…

— Caitlin Moran

In the past decade or so, the women's magazines have taken to running home-handyperson articles suggesting that women can learn to fix…

— Robert Briffault

As a woman, it is so tough to grow your business. People are ready to hear all your creative inputs, but the…

— Lara Dutta

Women didn't want to watch other women on television because they were jealous of their husbands' diverted attention.

— Jessica Savitch

Being a strong woman leader means being respectful of everyone. It does not mean being tolerant of every behavior.

— Anonymous

If you educate a man you educate a person, but if you educate a woman you educate a family.

— Ruby Manikan

Gender inequality is not one problem, it's a collection of problems.

— Amartya Sen

Women's voices need to be in politics, and shaping politics from the very beginning, not serve as an afterthought.

— Zephyr Teachout

There's lots of different feminist groups. It's not as straightforward as just looking like a plumber.

— Jo Brand

Woman will ignore precedent and startle civilization with their progress.

— Nikola Tesla

I hope that pay parity is something that becomes more commonplace in the industry.

— Jerrika Hinton

Men are more interesting than women, but women ae more fascinating.

— James Thurber

“Ay, the heads of the maids, or their maidenheads; take it in what sense tou whilt.”

— William Shakespeare

Female empowerment is always something that I've felt. It's not about just being a model; it's about women in general.

— Emily Ratajkowski

“Men may be violent, Officer Dodge, but let's face it-women are cruel...”

— Lisa Gardner

Feminism for me is the freedom to choose, to live the way a woman wants to and to make this world a…

— Neeti Mohan

Men have always been afraid that women could get along without them.

— Margaret Mead

Our collective experience has shown that when women have the power to make their own choices, good things happen.

— Madeleine Albright

We think it is in our nation's interest that Afghan women - or any women around the world - not suffer.

— George W. Bush