Famous quotes from fearless females

Whether you are “with her” or not, Hillary Clinton is without a doubt a powerful political figure. The upcoming election is just three weeks away and no matter the outcome, having the first female candidate on the ticket is something to be celebrated. Hillary’s significance, not only in the political sphere, but for our country in general calls to mind other powerful women in American history. Below are a few memorable quotes from a few outstanding women.

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“Don’t mistake politeness for lack of strength.” – Sonya Sotomayor

“Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” – Madeleine Albright

“The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” – Rosa Parks

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

“Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you.” – Hillary Clinton