A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt
Haha! This one's funny. But totally true. Time and time again, women have displayed their strength, tenacity, and wisdom when pressured and put in tight situations.
Here are a few more...
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” - Rosa Park
“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” - Estée Lauder
“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.” - Barbara Corcoran
“You can’t give up! If you give up, you’re like everybody else.” - Chris Evert
“You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” - Shonda Rhimes
“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” - Lucille Ball
Nicely said, Lucy. I Love Lucy (only those who watch old TV shows will get this!)!
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall
“Done is better than perfect.” - Sheryl Sandberg
This is for all the perfectionists!
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa
I think this is something we should all live by.
“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
“A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” - Marge Piercy
“Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” - Harper Lee
“Hold your head and your standards high even as people or circumstances try to pull you down.” - Tory Johnson
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” - Eleanor Roosevelt