As both a mom and a woman, we need inspiration on a daily basis. It’s easy to get bogged down in motherhood, work, personal pursuits of happiness and disappointment. Sometimes all we need is a little reminder that many women have paved the road before us and have stood where we stand. While there are many, many women who probably inspire you, we’ve handpicked our favorite 10 quotes. These ladies have a little something to say, and we want to listen!
1. Maya Angelou
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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
2. Farrah Fawcett
“God gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I’ve ever met.”
3. Ellen Degeneres
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“True beauty is not related to what color your hair is or what color your eyes are. True beauty is about who you are as a human being, your principles, your moral compass.”