badass quotes by badass women

“Well behaved women rarely make history” Eleanor Roosevelt

The first time I heard this quote, I took it to heart and may or may not go out of my way to misbehave from time to time in a effort to make a little bit of history of my own. When sitting down to write this post, I had this entire speech planned out. I was going to write about women and how badass we are and all that jazz and then thought why not let a few badass ladies do it for me. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite quotes from ladies I love and admire who give me inspiration when I need it. And I linked some amazing organizations that are doing amazing things for women you should check out!

“Nah” Rosa Parks (ok sure she really didn’t say this but that’s what she was thinking lol)

“If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” Margaret Thatcher

“There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.” India Gandhi

Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then Diana Ross

Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination. Mae Jemison

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. Maya Angelou

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“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” Maya Angelou

Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore. Lady Gaga

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” Margaret Thatcher

“A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.” Madonna

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” Oprah Winfrey

“Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” Charlotte Whitton