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I was silent as a child, and silenced as a young woman; I am taking my lumps and bumps for being a big mouth, now, but usually from those whose opinion I don't respect.

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power.

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

As a woman, this is one of these areas where you have to walk a fine line: the classic, 'Are you soft and squishy, and you hug everybody, and you're a cheerleader?' versus, 'Are you the hard-nosed you-know-what female dog?'

Quotes by Sandra E. Peterson

'Women on Board' provides a roadmap for high-performing women leaders to join high-performing boards. It is a must-read for every sitting board director, man or woman, and for everyone who aspires to a corporate board seat.

Quotes by Sandra E. Peterson

A man's as old as he's feeling. A woman as old as she looks.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The most happy marriage I can picture or imagine to myself would be the union of a deaf man to a blind woman.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A man's desire is for the woman, but the woman's desire is rarely other than for the desire of the man.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The man's desire is for the woman; but the woman's desire is rarely other than for the desire of the man.

Quotes by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

In 1979, Alien came out and Sigourney was in it with a bunch a guys. Nobody at that time expected the woman to be the hero, so that was a tradition that started.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

You would never expect a black woman to be the hero.

Quotes by Sanaa Lathan

When people say, 'There aren't enough women on panel shows,' the answer is to make the host a woman.

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

Do you know there were two pilots made for 'Have I Got News For You' before the series started two decades ago: one hosted by Angus Deayton and one hosted by me. But I was told that they couldn't have...

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

I haven't got the patience for small talk, although I once saw a woman standing on her own in the corner, and I realised it was Monica Lewinsky, and I had the nicest evening with her - she was charming.

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

The first time I heard 'Jolene,' I was 12 years old, and it was performed by Jack White. I remember watching that video and forgetting it was from a woman's point of view, and forgetting it was a country song,...

Quotes by Samuel Larsen

Oh, happy triumph of the poet! - to hear his verses wedded to sweet sounds, and warbled by the woman he loves!

Quotes by Samuel Lover

Music and woman I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

Quotes by Samuel Pepys

A man may keep a woman, but not his estate.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

Let a man do what he will by a single woman, the world is encouragingly apt to think Marriage a sufficient amends.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

A beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

To what a bad choice is many a worthy woman betrayed, by that false and inconsiderate notion, That a reformed rake makes the best husband!

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

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.

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