25 Powerful Quotes About Womanhood and Feminism to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Who run the world? Girls, of course.

March is Women's History Month, which means there is no better time to celebrate the beauty of being a woman. Be proud of who you are, whether you are the traditional or unorthodox girl. As a woman, you get to decide what it looks like to be just that.

As you continue to be unapologetically you over the next few weeks, consider using this month to empower your inner self and the other women in your life. For example, you could make a celebratory Instagram post. And below, we've gathered a few inspirational quotes from all kinds of great women to use as the caption.

When you refuse to wait on an opportunity:

"I encourage women to step up. Don't wait for somebody to ask you."

-Reese Witherspoon

 

When women have the power to create a revolution:

"I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world."

-Malala Yousafzai

 

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When you can do anything when you put your mind to it:

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish."

-Michelle Obama

 

When fear can't stop from pursuing your dreams:

Fearless is not the absence of fear … Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death."

-Taylor Swift

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When you fight for women's equality:

"We need to live in a culture that values and respects and looks up to and idolizes women as much as men."

-Emma Watson

 

When we're even stronger when we band together:

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on."

-Serena Williams

 

When being a woman is simply being yourself:

"I am a woman, and I get to define what that means."

-Swati Sharma

 

When you reclaim the negative words:

"To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading."

-Amy Poehler

 

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When you're a proud feminist:

"A feminist is a person who believes in the power of women just as much as they believe in the power of anyone else. It's equality, it's fairness, and I think it's a great thing to be a part of."

-Zendaya

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When you don't anyone power to knock you down:

"No one can make you feel inferior with your consent."

-Eleanor Roosevelt

 

When you know the world would be more powerful with the help of a woman:

"Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world."

-Hillary Clinton

 

When you found success in a male-dominated industry:

"There's something so special about a woman who dominates in a man's world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness and the nerve to never take no for an answer."

-Rihanna

 

When you learned your strength from another woman:

"Behind every great woman is another great woman."

-Kate Hodges

 

When you're a multi-hyphenate:

"I'm not going to limit myself just because people won't accept the fact that I can do something else."

-Dolly Parton

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When it just takes one woman to make a difference:

"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without know it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women."

-Maya Angelou

 

When consistency in spite of rejection is key:

"It's not about how many times you get rejected or fall down or are beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep going."

-Lady Gaga

 

When you decide your own path:

"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants."

-Coco Chanel

 

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When you make space for yourself:

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."

-Shirley Chisholm

 

When you always believe you'd make a name for yourself:

"I understand a woman's need to have something for herself."

-Jill Biden

 

When people have a tendency to undermine women:

"They'll tell you you're too loud, that you need to wait your turn and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway."

-Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

 

When there's no shame at being good:

"It's important to teach our female you that it's okay to say, 'Yes, I am good at this,' and you don't hold back."

-Simone Biles

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When your brain is your most powerful asset:

"There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind."

-Virginia Woolf

 

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When the most dangerous thing is not knowing your potential:

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."

-Alice Walker

 

When your most cherished moments are with your girl friends:

"Nearly everything I know about love, I've learnt from my long-term friendships with women."

-Dolly Alderton

 

When everyone deserves to have rights:

"Feminism is for everybody."

-bell hooks

 

Well, it's March. Click HERE to discover the best song lyrics about this lucky month to caption your next Instagram post.

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