Women Willing Quote by Blanche Wiesen Cook
““You cannot take anything personally. You cannot bear grudges. You must finish the day’s work when the day’s work is done. You cannot get discouraged too easily. You have to take defeat over and over again, and pick up and go on. Be sure of your facts. Argue the other side with a friend until you have found the answer to every point which might be brought up against you. Women who are willing to be leaders must stand out and be shot at. More and more they are going to do it, and more and more they should do it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Political commentary, 2010
Maintain objectivity, resilience, and factual rigor; women leaders must persist despite opposition.
In simple terms: Stay factual, resilient, and persistent.
Key Takeaway
Keep arguing until you resolve doubts.
Themes
resilience
leadership
truth
Mood
determined
empowering
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace challenges
- public debates
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
personal growth
conflict resolution
gender equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance persistence with self‑care?
- What strategies help you stay fact‑based under pressure?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on conflict may cause burnout.
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