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Woman Quotes

On being seen, and being heard, as a woman.

This set touches on the extra scrutiny women face in performance careers and the emotional stakes of being noticed romantically. For related identity-focused lines, see I Am.

Although the Nasser revolution of 1952 was secular, the culture remained deeply religious - but it was a faith of moderation and tolerance. Women made up nearly half my class at university, and my senior academic adviser there was a...

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all...

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

Not just in modeling, but in society, there's so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of course, it's just so unobtainable. You can never become that thing, because it's such a projection.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

The press has always written that I am a recluse and a mysterious woman, but I am more down-to-earth than they think.

Quotes by Agnetha Faltskog

I Am Quotes

I didn't see myself as a woman doing film but as a radical film-maker who was a woman.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

I am a woman. I think I have the spirit, the intelligence, and - dare I say - the soul of a woman.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

I'm not interested in seeing a film just made by a woman - not unless she is looking for new images.

Quotes by Agnes Varda

And the woman who could win the respect of man was often the woman who could knock him down with her bare fists and sit on him until he yelled for help.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

But I see no reason why a woman should not grow and develop in all those outlets which are suited to her nature, it matters not at all what they may be.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

Life Quotes

Any woman can fool a man if she wants to and if he's in love with her.

Agatha Christie

An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.

Agatha Christie

They allow us to disrespect our Black woman. A lot of these things would be considered criminal if it were to be carried out in the streets. That's like when they tell you after you buy your VHS and you...

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Like Quotes

Estee Lauder was my grandmother. She was an iconic and powerful woman, but to us, she was just Estee. She was the first person to teach me how important it is to be passionate and proud of what you do,...

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I think every woman should be using a foundation, whether it's liquid or compact.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

What I would say to anyone who wants to be a model is, have something else. This shouldn't be your be-all and end-all in life: there are so many other amazing things to be done in the world. I also...

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

One of my aunties inspires me beause of how easily she shows her emotions, and she isn't ever afraid to cry. My mum, for her work ethic - she might not show her emotions in public very much, but she's...

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I don't think the people in power realize how detrimental it can be to a way a girl looks at herself if she flips through a magazine and only sees one type of woman.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Love Quotes

I love being a mixed-race woman in 2017. I feel part of something big. There's this understanding that we're all in it together.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about the challenges women face in the music industry?
Yes. One quote reflects on good singing as learning to transmit musical information in a way everyone can relate to, but notes that as a woman, you get a lot of criticism in a way others might not face. It's a candid look at a double standard in the industry.
Is there a quote about what a partner should understand about an artist?
Yes - one quote says: "If a woman decides she likes me, it would behoove her to take into consideration that my art has had a strong influence on the type of person I am." It's a reflection on how creative work shapes identity in a relationship. For more on romantic perspectives, see Love quotes.
Does this page include a quote about playing an older character on TV?
Yes. One quote imagines doing a sitcom, seeing the speaker as an older woman getting married, with stepchildren in their twenties moving back home. It's a fun, specific idea for a future role. Browse Like quotes for more quotes about personal preferences.
Is there a quote about women in comedy?
Yes. One quote points to a history of funny women, from Carol Burnett to Joan Rivers, noting that audiences innately know a woman comedian has worked twice as hard to get there and had to prove herself. It's a strong statement about respect earned in comedy.
What different experiences of being a woman are reflected on this page?
From facing extra criticism in music, to how art shapes a relationship, to imagining an older, married character on TV, to the extra effort funny women have had to put in throughout comedy history. For more first-person reflections, see I Am quotes, and for everyday life themes, Life quotes too.

A comedy-focused quote credits performers who had to prove themselves far more than their male peers to earn a place, connecting personal experience to a longer legacy of women in the field. Continue with Love or Life.