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I see a lot of women of every age trying to be something else. I see them trying to imitate behaviors that they think belong to successful people.

Quotes by Anne Sweeney

When I attended the Berkeley Poetry Conference in 1965, I was very inspired. The collaboration of many poets from these alternative traditions - though there were not enough women - who were very much more influenced by, say, Asian forms...

Quotes by Anne Waldman

Our culture has valued closed systems and tries to generate them in all walks of life. Women are better at and more comfortable with open systems, which occur naturally in nature.

Quotes by Anne Wilson Schaef

Women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer can learn a tremendous amount from women who have already been treated.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

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

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I have deep respect for Rep. Jackie Speier and all that she has done to open doors for women everywhere.

Quotes by Anne Wojcicki

I've never, ever just been attracted to men. I've never just been attracted to women.

Quotes by Anne-Marie

As I get older, I want to draw on my experience to make roles better. I see that in the older women who inspire me - their experience makes them better.

Quotes by Anne-Marie Duff

If we're going to have better choices for women, we've got to have better choices for men.

Quotes by Anne-Marie Slaughter

Over my lifetime, women have demonstrated repeatedly that they can do anything that men can do, while still managing traditional women's work at the same time. But the same expansion of roles has not been available to men.

Quotes by Anne-Marie Slaughter

I absolutely believe the past had its share of warrior women who fought like men. Whether some of these were the actual Amazons from Greek myth is another matter.

Quotes by Anne Fortier

Generally speaking, men are held in great esteem in all parts of the world, so why shouldn't women have their share? Soldiers and war heroes are honored and commemorated, explorers are granted immortal fame, martyrs are revered, but how many...

Quotes by Anne Frank

There were so many outstanding women in scripture that were leaders. And, you know, the organized church sometimes puts boundaries on us that the Bible doesn't.

Quotes by Anne Graham Lotz

I am crushing so hard on Amy Schumer. Women like her who have chosen to stand up for themselves and face the bullies are being so embraced.

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

When I was younger, I felt very much like, 'Oh, I have to be a certain way, I have to look a certain way.' You really, really don't. That's the way women are treated differently than men. I mean, I've...

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

When I was in my early twenties, parts would be written for women in their fifties, and I would get them. And now I'm in my early thirties, and I'm like, 'Why did that 24-year-old get that part?' I was...

Quotes by Anne Hathaway

I conceive there lies a clear rule in Titus that the elder women should instruct the younger and then I must have a time wherein I must do it.

Quotes by Anne Hutchinson

If any come to my house to be instructed in the ways of God what rule have I to put them away? Do you think it not lawful for me to teach women and why do you call me to...

Quotes by Anne Hutchinson

I am the woman I grew to be partly in spite of my mother, and partly because of the extraordinary love of her best friends, and my own best friends' mothers, and from surrogates, many of whom were not women...

Quotes by Anne Lamott

The first holy truth in God 101 is that men and women of true faith have always had to accept the mystery of God's identity and love and ways. I hate that, but it's the truth.

Quotes by Anne Lamott

Frequently Asked Questions

What range of perspectives on women appear on this page?
The quotes cover several distinct angles - one speaker's view that many Western women aren't comfortable finding strength through traditionally feminine qualities and instead lean toward "masculine-oriented things" to establish it, another on women serving in Iraq alongside men, one on confidence as a source of attractive qualities, and one encouraging women to "be themselves, rather than what men want them to be."
Is there a quote here about women in the military?
Yes, one references "our men and women fighting in Iraq" being "held accountable for their performance and their conduct... twenty-four hours a day," describing shared standards for men and women serving.
What does this page say about confidence?
One quote describes confidence as "at the root of so many attractive qualities," including a sense of humor, a sense of style, and "a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say." For more on self-assurance and identity, see Me.
Is there a quote specifically about how women should be encouraged to act?
Yes: "I'm trying to encourage more women to be themselves, rather than what men want them to be. I don't believe in patronizing either sex," a statement encouraging authenticity over external expectations for either gender.
Does this page take one single position on femininity?
No - the quotes present differing personal viewpoints rather than a single stance, including one speaker's specific opinion that some women pursue "masculine-oriented things" to express strength in their femininity. For related themes, browse Love or Life quotes, or try the Ale page for something different.

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