010
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“ One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman. ”
— Simone de Beauvoir, 1949
She / Her · Pronounced: see-MOHN duh boh-VWAHR
Source: The Second Sex
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A curated register of quotes from under-represented voices.
Quotes
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“ The man or the woman in whom resides greater virtue is the higher; neither the loftiness nor the lowliness of a person lies in the body according to the sex, but in the perfection of conduct and virtues. ”
— Christine de Pizan, 1405
She / Her · Pronounced: kris-TEEN duh pee-ZAHN
Source: The Book of the City of Ladies
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208
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“ If Aristotle had cooked, he would have written much more. ”
— Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, 1691
She / Her · Pronounced: sor WAH-nah ee-NESS deh lah KROOZ
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131
Attributed
“ My disability is not something I've had to overcome. I'm still Deafblind. The biggest barrier I face is ableism. ”
— Haben Girma, 2019
She / Her · Pronounced: HAH-ben GEER-mah
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
137
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“ There are people who can help, and there is usually light at the end of any tunnel. ”
— Naomi Osaka, 2021
She / Her · Pronounced: nay-OH-mee oh-SAH-kah
195
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“ Everybody supports women until a woman's doing better than you. ”
— Sofia Isella, 2023
She / Her · Pronounced: soh-FEE-uh ih-SEL-uh
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
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“ When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: muh-LAH-lah yoo-suf-ZY
Source: Attributed to Yousafzai
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
284
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“ We are stronger when we are together. ”
— Marta Diaz, 2022
She / Her · Pronounced: MAR-tah DEE-ahz
088
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“ The only thing that separates women of colour from anyone else is opportunity. ”
— Viola Davis, 2015
She / Her · Pronounced: vy-OH-luh DAY-viss
Source: Emmy Awards acceptance speech
117
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“ We are still here. The will to survive is engrained in us, passed down through the generations by our ancestors. ”
— Deb Haaland, 2021
She / Her · Pronounced: HAH-lund
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
287
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“ For me it [Pride] means that we can't take our accomplishments for granted. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: soo-ZAH-nah SAN-tohz
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206
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“ I use my platform for more than just myself. To neglect the political is to neglect what essentially is your job of storytelling. ”
— Zendaya
She / Her · Pronounced: zen-DAY-uh
Source: Widely reported interview material · original link to be verified
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
004
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“ People will never forget how you made them feel. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: MY-uh AN-juh-loh
Source: Widely attributed to Angelou
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
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“ In a time of destruction, create something. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: mak-SEEN HONG KING-stun
Source: Attributed to Kingston
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
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002
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“ Your silence will not protect you. ”
— Audre Lorde, 1977
She / Her · Pronounced: AW-dree LORD
024
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“ One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. ”
— Malala Yousafzai, 2013
She / Her · Pronounced: muh-LAH-lah yoo-suf-ZY
Source: Address to the United Nations
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“ Democracy is the best revenge. ”
— Benazir Bhutto, 2007
She / Her · Pronounced: beh-nuh-ZEER BOO-toh
Source: Remarks
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037
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“ It's an artist's duty to reflect the times in which we live. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: NEE-nuh sih-MOHN
Source: Documented interview
124
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“ Women can help turn the world right side up. We bring a more collaborative approach to government. And if we do not participate, then the decisions will be made without us. ”
— Wilma Mankiller, 1993
She / Her · Pronounced: WIL-muh MAN-kil-er
229
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“ The most dangerous phrase in the language is, 'We've always done it this way.' ”
— Grace Hopper, 1976
She / Her · Pronounced: GRAYSS HOP-er
Source: Computerworld interview · original link to be verified
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“ You are the storyteller of your own life. ”
She / Her · Pronounced: EE-sah-bel ah-YEN-day
Source: Attributed to Allende
Widely credited to this person; primary source not yet confirmed.
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