The Best 50 Inspirational Quotes for Strong Women by Women

In midlife, we often find ourselves reflecting on our journeys, celebrating our achievements, and gearing up for the future with a renewed sense of purpose.

I’ve always believed in the power of words to uplift and inspire, especially during those moments when we need a little extra push.

As a woman passionate about helping women feel positive and inspired, I’ve curated a list of the best 50 inspirational quotes for strong women, by women.

These quotes have been my guiding lights, and I hope they can be yours too.

1. “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel
2. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
3. “You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are.” – Melissa Etheridge
4. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart
5. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin
6. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
7. “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.” – Audrey Hepburn
8. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
9. “You don’t have to play masculine to be a strong woman.” – Mary Elizabeth Winstead
10. “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” – Nora Ephron
11. “The most beautiful thing a woman can wear is confidence.” – Blake Lively
12. “I can and I will. Watch me.” – Carrie Green
13. “A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink.” – Gina Carey
14. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
15. “She was powerful not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear.” – Atticus
16. “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel
17. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Delia
18. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
19. “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform.” – Diane Mariechild
20. “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. Dubois
21. “She believed she could, so she did.” – R.S. Grey
22. “We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” – Beyoncé
23. “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” – Simone de Beauvoir
24. “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” – Melinda Gates
25. “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” – Malala Yousafzai
26. “The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.” – Beyoncé
27. “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else.” – Unknown
28. “The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.” – Ashley Rickards
29. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey
30. “The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others, who will love and be loved, women who live bravely, both tender and fierce.” – Amy Tenney
31. “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” – Unknown
32. “Be a first-rate version of yourself, not a second-rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland
33. “She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” – Elizabeth Edwards
34. “You are enough just as you are.” – Meghan Markle
35. “Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” – Hillary Clinton
36. “I know what I bring to the table… So trust me when I say I’m not afraid to eat alone.” – Unknown
37. “You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” – Coco Chanel
38. “I’m grateful for always this moment, the now, no matter what form it takes.” – Eckhart Tolle
39. “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
40. “It’s not your job to like me; it’s mine.” – Byron Katie
41. “To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her what she can.” – Spanish Proverb
42. “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung
43. “You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.” – Aung San Suu Kyi
44. “The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” – Unknown
45. “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” – Kavita Ramdas
46. “You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” – Rosalynn Carter
47. “Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It’s you who can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai
48. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
49. “When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” – Helen Keller
50. “The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton

These quotes have accompanied me on my journey, reminding me of the strength, resilience, and beauty within all of us.

Every woman, at any stage of life, has the power to inspire, uplift, and transform not only her own life but the lives of others around her.

Let’s embrace our strength, support each other, and continue to shine brightly.

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