Ladies Empowerment Quotes

I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.

Whatever you choose, however many roads you travel, I hope that you choose not to be a lady. I hope you will find some way to break the rules and make a little trouble out there. And I also hope that you will choose to make some of that trouble on behalf of women." [Commencement Address, Wellesley College, 1996]

There are certain phrases potent to make my blood boil -- improper influence! What old woman's cackle is that?" "Are you a young lady?" "I am a thousand times better: I am an honest woman, and as such I will be treated.

Not all men (and especially the wisest) share the opinion that it is bad for women to be educated. But it is very true that many foolish men have claimed this because it displeased them that women knew more than they did.

The man or the woman in whom resides greater virtue is the higher; neither the loftiness nor the lowliness of a person lies in the body according to the sex, but in the perfection of conduct and virtues.

As women, we must have our weapons in this world, whether they’re our minds or our fists or our wiles or our tears.

If it were customary to send little girls to school and teach them the same subjects as are taught to boys, they would learn just as fully and would understand the subtleties of all arts and sciences.

When they (the men, the scavengers) come for you, do not give yourself to them so easily. Wear your strength like armour, fight like a beast. Do not let them tell you that you belong to them. Be fearless. Be a lion. Be like lava. Rip them apart, and burn their bones. And when you are done, tell the world that you belong to no man. That you are a lady, a warrior, a tsunami, and you belong only to yourself.

forget being lady-like & allow yourself to show the world just how unapolegeticaly angry this inequality makes you

If you don't have shadows, you're not in the light.

Ladies! I encourage you NOT to be so easily flattered by what a man has. Be flattered by his strength, courage, integrity, and character as a man. Be impressed by his ability to be honest, faithful, loving, and respectful to you. Be impressed because he can communicate and openly express his feelings. Be impressed because he’s got confidence, direction, and purpose in his life. Be impressed because he’s a quality man, NOT a fine man. Real Talk!

Women Empowerment Reminder of The Day. Always respect yourself as a woman. You attract what you are, so be very mindful of how you’re representing yourself. If you want respect, you must first learn how to respect yourself, first. Attracting negative attention is never a good thing. Be a woman of substance! Be a woman that both women and men respect, admire, and look up to. Don’t disrespect yourself by lowering your standards and accepting just anything that comes your way. It’s okay to be single! If you want a relationship of substance, you can’t keep entertaining people and things that mean you no good. Think about it! It’s all up to you.

Women particularly should concern themselves with peace because men by nature are more foolhardy and headstrong, and their overwhelming desire to avenge themselves prevents them from foreseeing the resulting dangers and terrors of war. But woman by nature is more gentle and circumspect. Therefore, if she has sufficient will and wisdom she can provide the best possible means to pacify man.

She wasn't kind of lady that depended on a man and I think that's what made her so irrestible to them, any man she had loved she wanted ~ and the men that loved her back couldn't handle not being needed, so she showed them the door and grew her own wings as they walked out. Love to her isn't a maybe thing, nor is it attachment and any man whom thinks he will ever own her would be best not to try at all.

It was natural for [Spartan women] to think and speak as Gorgo, the wife of Leonidas, is said to have done, when some foreign lady, as it would seem, told her that the women of Lacedaemon were the only women of the world who could rule men; 'With good reason,' she said, 'for we are the only women who bring forth men'.

[J]ust the sight of this book, even though it was of no authority, made me wonder how it happened that so many different men – and learned men among them – have been and are so inclined to express both in speaking and in their treatises and writings so many wicked insults about women and their behaviour. Not only one or two ... but, more generally, from the treatises of all philosophers and poets and from all the orators – it would take too long to mention their names – it seems that they all speak from one and the same mouth. Thinking deeply about these matters, I began to examine my character and conduct as a natural woman and, similarly, I considered other women whose company I frequently kept, princesses, great ladies, women of the middle and lower classes, who had graciously told me of their most private and intimate thoughts, hoping that I could judge impartially and in good conscience whether the testimony of so many notable men could be true. To the best of my knowledge, no matter how long I confronted or dissected the problem, I could not see or realise how their claims could be true when compared to the natural behaviour and character of women.

Ladies, how do you expect a man to love you, if he hasn't first learnt how to love himself?

My Lady, you certainly tell me about wonderful constancy, strength and virtue and firmness of women, so can one say the same thing about men? (...) Response [by Lady Rectitude]: "Fair sweet friend, have you not yet heard the saying that the fool sees well enough a small cut in the face of his neighbour, but he disregards the great gaping one above his own eye? I will show you the great contradiction in what the men say about the changeability and inconstancy of women. It is true that they all generally insist that women are very frail [= fickle] by nature. And since they accuse women of frailty, one would suppose that they themselves take care to maintain a reputation for constancy, or at the very least, that the women are indeed less so than they are themselves. And yet, it is obvious that they demand of women greater constancy than they themselves have, for they who claim to be of this strong and noble condition cannot refrain from a whole number of very great defects and sins, and not out of ignorance, either, but out of pure malice, knowing well how badly they are misbehaving. But all this they excuse in themselves and say that it is in the nature of man to sin, yet if it so happens that any women stray into any misdeed (of which they themselves are the cause by their great power and longhandedness), then it's suddenly all frailty and inconstancy, they claim. But it seems to me that since they do call women frail, they should not support that frailty, and not ascribe to them as a great crime what in themselves they merely consider a little defect.

I would rather you consider me as a physician, not a lady." "Why must you be one or the other?" Ransom asked reasonably. "You're both. I have no difficulty carrying a lady's bag while at the same time respecting her professional competence.

Dear Young Black Males, Show respect for our young sistas. They are young Queens, and you’re young Kings. Black is beautiful, period. If you’re one of those young men who put light-skinned women on a pedestal, but look down on dark-skinned young ladies, stop it! Black women come in all shades, and all black families have all shades within their families. It’s one thing to have a preference, and that’s okay, but don’t belittle the other. Respect, appreciate, and protect our sistas. In closing: We already have to deal with race related crap from other ethnic groups, so why add to it amongst our own? We need to build each other up and be united as one, no matter what our skin tone is. Don’t physically or mentally abuse your young Queen. Respect her just like you’d like your mother, grandmother, or sister to be respected by another male. There’s nothing attractive or cool about mistreating a woman. Nothing at all!

Its an honour to be women. Develop women not divide. Compliment not compete. Promote not pull down. Let's work together

[A woman] takes up just the right amount of space. Small is best. You need to prove yourself worthy of the molecules you displace, madam.

I got my own blessings and I'm staying in my lane. What is for me will not pass me. There is enough light for everybody to shine.

She wasn’t a one in a million woman, she was a once in a lifetime lady.

But Tove has a hard time finding her place in institutions. Where it is made clear that women are not welcome. "Art comes from the balls, you see

Every woman is beautiful!!! But you are an art of God

Getting nowhere chasing something that might never be anything more than a mythology." - Felicity Montague

You could never mistake the sound of true grief, once you had felt it yourself. It made the mettle of the soul ring in sympathy, like one bell softly chiming whenever its neighbor was struck.

She realizes that women were the first victims of the Civil War: one out of 2 women were raped, their sons were recruited as child soldiers, they walked long miles to feed their families. Yet nobody listened to them or involved them

You see, girls are supposed to run. "It can damage the reproductive system"... The issue is put to a vote and Cheryl is eventually allowed on track provided that she keeps away from the boys on the team as she represents a "distraction".

After fourteen years of war, Leyman's patience is running thin. "It's time to stop being politely angry!" Exhausted and desperate, she threatens to rip off her clothes and stand there buck naked in protest (a very serious offense in her culture.)

We need to upgrade from female empowerment to female engagement. No matter how confident or empowered a woman feels if they don't act or work towards their vision and mission, that power depletes. How do we help take our sisters to their next level?

It can take forever for a willing underachieving to reverse his underachievement and become an achiever. There are about a handful of reasons for this. His empowerment needs for which he needs help with, his basic needs according to his age, his mental language and skills he must master typically slows down the process of reversal.

Literately’ was used in a novel by Elizabeth Griffiths. While no other examples of use have been forthcoming, it is, in my opinion, an elegant extension of ‘literate’. Dr. Murray agreed I should write an entry for the Dictionary, but I have since been told it is unlikely to be included. It seems our lady author has not proved herself a ‘literata’- an abomination of a word coined by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that refers to a ‘literary lady’. It too has only one example of use, but its inclusion is assured. This may sound like sour grapes, but I can’t see it catching on. The number of literary ladies in the world is surely so great as to render them ordinary and deserving members of the literati.

Dear Young Black Males, Are you growing up without your father? How does that make you feel? Angry, sad, confused, resentful, etc? Do you feel a void in your life? Do you feel like your life would’ve been better if your father had been in your life? If you get a young lady pregnant, do what’s right. Even if you choose NOT to be with her anymore, you have a responsibility to your child. Even if it was a one-night stand and/or booty call, hey, you took that risk. If you don’t want kids, strap up every time. I don’t care if she tells you she’s on the pill. Strap up! If not, don’t get mad or make excuses when she tells you that she’s having your baby. If you refuse to do your part, she may even get you for child support. If you have a job, that means your check will be garnished. So think twice before you take off your clothes. Is it worth it? Think it through.

Official historians have long depicted wu zetian as a sort of chinese version of the Red Queen from The Alice and Wonderland, by focusing on her secret police and fondness by bumping off enemies. "And she slept her way to the top". An interesting angle given that her brief dynasty was one of the most prosperious periods in many respects (in terms of peace, arts, and social progress.) On the other hand, what is always pointed out (and emphasized as fact) is that she was fearsome, ambitious, and ruthless. Common (and valued)character traits in just about every emperor...but clearly not easy to digest in an empress

She was approaching forty. She was overweight. She made no effort to enhance her personal appearance. Given cultural standards, she'd made herself invisible. Ours is a society in which slimness and beauty are equated with status, where youth and charm are rewarded and remembered with admiration. Let a woman be drab or slightly overweight and the collective eye slides right by, forgetting afterward... The ultimate disguise because, aside from the physical, she'd adopted the persona of the servant class. Who knows what conversations she'd been privy to straightening the bed pillows, changing the sheets. She'd run the household, served canapés, and freshened the drinks while the lords and ladies of the house had talked on and on, oblivious to her presence because she wasn't one of them.

Our team walked through the women’s empowerment center, which was operating in a multistory building, one of the stops we were contemplating for the First Lady. The young man and woman escorting us took us to the roof as part of the tour. I looked out over the city, and other than the bright blue sea, most everything I saw was dusty, arid, and brown except, off in the distance, where I noticed a patch of vibrant green. There were nice buildings and what appeared to be trees and grass. It looked like a desert oasis, or a mirage. “What’s that?” I asked. “That,” our consul general said, “is an Israeli settlement.” “But it’s so green. I thought you said there was very little running water here.” “That’s right,” he said. “There’s limited running water here. The Israelis control the water so twenty times more goes there than comes here.” It was the first time I saw up close what it was like to live under the daily humiliation Palestinians had suffered for years. There it was, a better, easier life, starting right at them.

Be a Boss Lady busy building her empire until her king arrives.

The tenacious delicacy of genius is often found in the most obscure corners of the world. --Thomas Kannon, The Lady and the Samurai

Some of my Black sistas don’t know any better, so I’d like to give them some enlightening food-for-thought. Many of them are in awe when it comes to Michelle Obama. They admire and celebrate her intelligence and beauty. For many Black women, she’s a positive and powerful role model. Our former First Lady is phenomenal to say the least! She’s a lawyer, writer, and she fearlessly wears many other hats with integrity and grace. But, here’s what I’d like to point out: If you can admire and celebrate her, why can’t you do the same for YOUR family and friends? Why is it that when people that you personally know obtain degrees, start a successful business, buy a home, are financially secure, happily married, etc… Here you go hatin’ on them. Why can’t you genuinely be happy for them and share in their greatness? I encourage you to celebrate the Black women around you, too!

Undoubtedly, you are overwrought from re-wroughting hand-wrought iron out right. But I think in time you will iron things out for yourself. Stay holstered and strapped to your side. It is said, ‘when genius matures it goes into hixibn’–“hiding.” You will know of this wisdom one day. --Thomas Kannon Sword Master, The Lady and the Samurai

This, then, was the one thing Christina had not figured on–the deadly, far-reaching killer instinct beneath his blank, non-assuming stare. And to make matters worse, LaForche, like Christina, had intrigues and subversions of his own, He was completely normal in all ways except for one detail. He had an insidious delectable kink–an exactingly outrageous idée fixe, a driving monomaniacal purpose behind his ambitious riddling hatred. Very soon, he would turn his warped facilities against her, focusing his vast malignant energies to destroy the ridiculous self-deified woman who abused and humiliated him so. --Felipe LaForche, Villain. The Lady and the Samurai

Don't underestimate me. Just when you think you have me figured out, I'm already making other moves.

Stay in your own lane, hustle hard, and use your service as a way to add value to the community.

Out work everybody, but be in competition with nobody but yourself.

I'm a boss! A diamond in the rough! A Queen of Queens and I do dare say this, a magical and mysterious mermacorn.

Make boss moves and powerful people will be attracted to you.

Be the light in every room you enter.

Take the necessary steps to establish yourself as an authority in your field.

You're not in competition with anyone but yourself. Stay in your own lane and resist the urge to try to compete with others.

Current status in life: Becoming

I love inspiring people and if I can make a difference in one person's life then that's success for me. Find your purpose then live your purpose.

You must see the greatness inside you before anyone else sees the greatness within you. Know your worth.

Be around people who bring out the best in you, not the worst. Connect with people who give you happiness, not misery. Protect your self respect and peace.

Women and children are the tradition-carriers of the world. They pass on the folklore of hearth and kitchen, old beliefs, rites, superstitions, rituals, and customs. In the days when folklorists were inclined to make sweeping statements about the "strong feminine element" in folklore, it was argued that women and children were responsive to this field “because its origin antedates the emergence of reason." For many years old wives' tales were the target of ridicule, but in many old wives' tales there was, we know today, more than a bit of truth.

Don't just speak for yourself, Be who stands up for somebody else.

I'm not just a mom. Don't judge me on the basis of the household I run

Its simple. Do the work to get the perk

In a supportive classroom, every student's voice is heard, valued, and respected, creating a sense of belonging and empowerment.

Psychological principles in teaching, such as cognitive and behavioural theories, provide valuable insights into how students learn and process information, complementing transformative teaching theories and enhancing educators' ability to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

By integrating humanistic theories, inclusive education principles, and feminist pedagogy into transformative teaching practices, educators can create learning environments that honour the unique identities and experiences of every student, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and social justice.

The integration of psychological principles into transformative teaching offers educators a deeper understanding of student behaviour, cognition, and motivation, enabling them to tailor their instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs and foster transformative learning experiences.

By incorporating humanistic, inclusive, and feminist pedagogical principles into transformative teaching practices, educators can create learning environments that prioritize student well-being, equity, and empowerment, fostering meaningful connections and transformative growth for all learners.

The Self-Determination Theory emphasizes autonomy, competence, and relatedness as key factors in nurturing intrinsic motivation, while the Expectancy-Value Theory links students' expectations for success with the perceived value of tasks, influencing their motivation levels.

In transformative teaching, understanding motivation theories such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is essential for fostering students' internal drive and interest in learning.

Attention and focus play a crucial role in transformative teaching, so teachers must learn to capture and maintain students' engagement throughout the learning process.

Transformative teaching plants the seeds of innovation and nurtures students to be thinkers, creators, and leaders.

Transformative teaching causes a paradigm shift, and instills in students the profound belief that they possess the agency to effectuate profound personal and societal change.

Every step we take towards our dreams leads us to unlock our infinite potential.

In the transformative classroom, students are active participants, not passive recipients of knowledge, fostering a culture of engagement and empowerment.

Transformative teaching liberates underachievers from the chains of self-doubt and ignites within them the spark of self-belief and the courage to pursue their loftiest ambitions.

Transformative teaching empowers underachievers to rewrite their stories and transform their perceived limitations into stepping stones towards success.

To unlock one's potential is to embark on a journey of clarity and self-discovery and uncover the treasures hidden within the depths of our being.

In the transformative classroom, Constructivist theories come to life as students actively construct their understanding through interaction with their environment, deep learning and meaningful connections.

Experiential Learning Theory encourages learners to actively engage in experiences and reflect on them, promoting deeper understanding and personal growth in the transformative teaching process.

With transformative teaching, learning is not just about acquiring facts; it's about challenging assumptions, questioning norms, and redefining perspectives, empowering students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

If one spends too much time running / `round in the labyrinthine archives / of the mind, one finds a Lady Past / who, alas, can never be changed, /rather, relived–empowered—so-muchso / that she grabs choking-hold / of Today, blues her face, & robs / you of your pr(essence).

The idea was women on boats. Lifeline Cruises pitched itself to women seeking adventure, whether a daylong adventure in the waters of the San Francisco Bay or a twelve-day adventure from San Francisco to Alaska and back. Passengers did not have to be survivors of breast cancer or domestic abuse, nor was any of the profit of Lifeline Cruises given to such causes, but the language of its radio ads, slippery and clear, managed to convey that this might be so. 'Empowerment' was one of the words. It's daylong cruise boat was named The Wild Lady, from a poem by Emily Dickinson that Lifeline Cruises had made up. Tote bags sold on board broadcast the words of the ad— The wild lady may seem— adrift to those who cannot dream— but within her uncharted wand'ring eyes— a heart beats healthy, strong and wise! —and below this were the words 'Emily Dickinson.

Encouraging self-regulated learning through the development of metacognitive skills empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering independence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of their own learning processes.

Drawing from Skinner’s behaviourism theory, transformative teaching utilizes reinforcement and effective feedback to shape students' behaviour and learning outcomes, encouraging positive engagement and progress.

By fostering self-regulated learning skills, transformative teaching empowers students to become active participants in their own education, enabling them to set goals, monitor their progress, and adapt their learning strategies to achieve success.

Through the application of behavioural theories, transformative teaching emphasizes the importance of providing consistent reinforcement and constructive feedback to encourage desired behaviours and academic growth in students.

Transformative teaching harnesses social cognitive theory to promote observational learning and modelling behaviours, allowing students to learn from their peers and role models, enriching their understanding and enhancing collaborative learning experiences.

Transformative teaching epitomizes numerous educational philosophies and innovations, emboldening students to transcend mere absorption of facts, and instead, become architects of their destinies.

The measure of our potential lies not in our limitations but in our willingness to embrace the unknown, to venture boldly into uncharted territories for growth and self-realization.

Personalized empowerment plans are the cornerstone of transformative teaching, fostering a sense of ownership and agency in every student.

In transformative classrooms, diversity isn't just acknowledged; it's celebrated as a source of strength, enriching the educational experience for all.

Underachievers, possess dormant reservoirs of talent and capability, ensnared in self-doubt and unfulfilled promises and latent brilliance.

Via transformative teaching, underachievers see clearly that their potential knows no bounds, and their dreams are within reach.

Social Constructivism emphasizes the power of social interactions in learning, promoting collaboration and dialogue to co-construct knowledge and foster a sense of community in the classroom.

Humanistic theories in transformative teaching underscore the importance of nurturing the whole student, addressing their intellectual, emotional, and social needs to promote holistic learning and personal growth.

Transformative teaching sparks the flames of curiosity in students and ignites a passion for lifelong learning.

At its core, transformative teaching empowers students to not only solve problems but also to question the status quo and envision new possibilities.

Transformative teaching isn't just about imparting knowledge; it's about instilling a belief in students that they can change the world.

In the hands of skilled educators, transformative teaching is a catalyst for personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery in students.

Transformative teaching drives students towards empowerment, enlightenment and achievement.

Holistic development is at the heart of transformative teaching, nurturing students' minds, bodies, and spirits.

Transformative Learning Theory challenges learners to go beyond mere knowledge acquisition, urging them to critically reflect on their beliefs, assumptions, and perspectives.

In the transformative classroom, the journey of learning doesn't end with graduation; it's a lifelong pursuit fuelled by curiosity, passion, and a commitment to personal and societal growth.