120 Women’s Day Quotes, Wishes, Messages and Images by Powerful Women

International Women’s Day (IWD) – 8^th March, 2024 is a day to appreciate women in your lives and also acknowledge their success, contributions and achievements. It is a day of hope and reflection ; and a celebration of gender parity in all walks of life. The day to acknowledge women strength, patience, inner strength and courage. International Women’s Day encourages people to actively choose to “challenge stereotypes, broaden perceptions, fight bias, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.” On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is a good opportunity to share the inspirational Women’s Day Quotes by powerful women to make you feel empowered. The following quotes are words of wisdom by some of the famous, smartest, talented and successful women in the world, from Maya Angelou to Malala Yousafzai.

W – Wonderful wife
O – Outstanding friend
M – Marvelous daughter
A – Adorable sister
N – Nurturing mother

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Theme

The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2024 (IWD 2024) is, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Take a stand with us using the hashtag #InvestInWomen.

“Invest in women: Accelerate progress”

Without ‘HER’, even ‘HERO’ is ‘O’

Women’s Day Quotes

1. “Feminism is superlative degree of empathy, love, affection and caring! A special creation by the master craftsman (God)!” ~ Invajy

2. “Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” ~ G.D. Anderson

3. “Woman – a mother, sister, wife, grandmother, daughter or friend deserves nothing less than the best and utmost reverence and respect , which you gives to god. She is creator like god.” ~ Invajy

4. “A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” ~ Maya Angelou

5. “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” ~ Malala Yousafzai

6. “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” ~ Maya Angelou

7. “A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.” ~ Madonna
8. “A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.”~ Eleanor Roosevelt
9. “What we women need to do, instead of worrying about what we don’t have is just love what we do have.” ~ Cameron Diaz
10. “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.”~Diane Mariechild
11. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” ~ Ayn Rand
12. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ~ Alice Walker
13. “Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use.”~ Ruth Gordon

Womens Day Quotes

14. “Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to require the most from you.”~ Caroline Myss
15. “One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where you want to go.”~ Sheila Murray Bethel
16. “It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends.” ~ J. K. Rowling
17. “I wonder what becomes of lost opportunities? Perhaps our guardian angel gathers them up as we drop them, and will give them back to us in the beautiful sometime when we have grown wiser, and learned how to use them rightly.” ~ Helen Keller
18. “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
19. “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.”~ Melinda Gates

Also Read: Women Empowerment Quotes for Gender Equality

Quotes by Powerful Women for Women’s Day

20. “When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” ~ Malala Yousafzai
21. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
22. “‘Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” ~ Mae Jemison
23. “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” ~ Lucille Ball
24. “I do not wish [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.” ~ Mary Wollstonecraft
25. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott
26. “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman” ~ Margaret Thatcher
27. “Power is not given to you. You have to take it.” ~ Beyoncé Knowles
28. “It’s not your job to like me, it’s mine.” ~ Byron Katie
29. “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” ~ Helen Keller

Feminist Quotes to show Woman Power

30. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”~ Helen Keller
31. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ~ Maya Angelou
32. “Life is not a competition between men and woman. It is a collaboration.” ~ David Alejandro Fearnhead
33. “I raise up my voice, not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard… we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” ~ Malala Yousafzai

34. “Women are always saying, ‘We can do anything that men can do.’ But men should be saying, ‘We can do anything that women can do.’ ” ~ Gloria Steinem
35. “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” ~ Michelle Obama
36. “A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd; she is herself.” ~ Loretta Young
37. “Women are creator and nurturer with excellent patience and flexibility. They deserve top place in society.” ~Invajy
38. “Where there is a woman, there is magic.” ~ Ntozake Shange
39. “The best protection any woman can have is courage.” ~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton
40. “A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” ~ Gloria Steinem

Powerful Women’s Day Quotes to make you feel empowered

41. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” ~ Judy Garland
42. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
43. “A strong woman raise the voice and stands up for herself. A stronger woman raise the voice and stands up for everyone else.” ~ Invajy
44. “When you stumble, keep faith. And when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.” ~ Hillary Clinton
45. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

46. “To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her what she can.” ~ Spanish Proverb
47. “Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” ~ Hillary Clinton
48. “Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.” ~ Mother Teresa
49. “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” ~ Tyra Banks
50. “A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” ~ Gina Carey

Inspirational Quotes For Women

51. “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” ~ Katherine Hepburn
52. “If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” ~ Margaret Fuller
53. “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” ~ W.E.B. Dubois
54. “There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.” ~ Hannah Gadsby
55. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
56. “Words have power. TV has power. My pen has power.” ~ Shonda Rhimes
57. “Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it.” ~ R.H. Sin
58. “A woman should be like a single flower—not a whole bouquet.” ~ Anna Held

59. “She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into fire and smiles.” ~ E. Corona
60. “The world needs strong women who will lift and build others. Who will love and be loved. Women who live bravely, both tender and fierce; women of indomitable will.” ~ Amy Tenney
61. “Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” ~ Serena Williams
62. “I alone cannot change the world. But I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~ Mother Teresa
63. “Success is only meaningful and enjoyable of it feels like your own.” ~ Michelle Obama
64. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~ Anais Nin

Women’s Day Wishes

65. “Woman can be powerful without being aggressive. Isn’t it amazing? May the marvelous feminine energy cover our world with its warmth and greatness. Happy Women’s day to all of us!”
66. “The beautiful smile can cut thousands of negativity around, remember whenever you walk, you walk with a smile. Happy women’s day!”
67. “When god was creating woman he knew “SHE” is the only one who can handle the earth and hence gave birth to all of us, happy women’s day!”
68. “A woman is so much more than just a human being. She has Gods power to create a life, to cope with so much pain and somehow always end up being the strongest one in every room. Happy Women’s Day to all Goddesses out there!”
69. “Women are always a source of inspiration for the family and the society. Happy Women’s Day to you!
70. “The world will be boring and lifeless without a woman. Happy women’s day to all cute and lovely ladies!”

71. “You make life worth living. Happy Women’s Day to all the lovely women!”
72. “Don’t follow the crowd, because you won’t go further then crowd. Walk your way alone and you’ll find yourself in places no one has ever been before!”
73. “Flowers and chocolate cannot do what the words of love can. Every woman in our lives is unique and beautiful. Don’t forget to cherish Her every day, not only on Woman’s Day. Cheers to our lovely ladies!”
74. “Little girls with dreams become women with vision. May all you goals get fulfilled. Happy Women’s Day !”
75. “A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her. You are one of them and proved yourself at various occasions in life. Wish you a Very Happy IWD”

Women’s Day Messages

76. “Such an amazing opportunity to thank all of the beautiful, wonderful, charming women out there! Thank you for making life possible, thank you for being so different and strong! Happy Women’s Day!”
77. “Happy Women’s day to the strong, beautiful, funny and incredible women! I will never stop admire your strength and intelligence. Who runs the world? Girls! Happy Women’s day!”
78. “Some women are lost in the fire. But you are built from it! Best wishes on Women’s Day.”
79. “Happy women’s day! The world is happy because you are here to make it smile.”
80. “Wishing all the lovely and beautiful ladies, happy women’s day. Keep a proud smile on your face.”
81. “You are bold, beautiful, compassionate and caring. Wishing you a very happy Women’s Day.”
82. “May this women’s day 2024, all women get to live their most heart-felt desires without any hitch. Happy women’s day!”
83. “The mere existence of a woman revolves around the better of her family and the world. The sacrifices of a woman are incomparable. Happy women’s day!”

Women’s Day Quotes for Wife

84. “My world has become beautiful and organized just because of you. You are no less than an angel and a perfect wife in every sense. Happy women’s day, wife!”
85. “Whenever a man falls in life, a loyal woman (wife) always stand beside him to pick him up and keep going. I wish to a happy international women’s day to my lovely wife!”
86. “Blessed are those men who get to marry a woman who is compassionate, loving, caring, affectionate, and take care of him like a child. Happy women’s day!”

Women’s Day Quotes for Mother

87. “No one can change your life except the determination and hard work of a mother. Happy women’s day, Mom!”
88. “Life becomes a smooth ride when you have a loving mother besides. Happy women’s day my lovely mother!”
89. “Whenever I talk about qualities like love, humility, integrity, and benevolence, I always think of you, Maa. Thank you for unconditional love and support and a very happy international women’s day.”

Cute Womens Day Quotes for Sister

90. “Hey sister, without you, our home and lives is incomplete. You are the happiness crux of our home. I wish you a happy women’s day!”
91. “You taught us what it takes to stand firm for your dreams and fulfill them no matter how rigid the circumstances. Wishing happy international women’s day to the world’s toughest yet loveliest sister!”
92. “The thing modern-day woman needs to understand is, you don’t need to fight for the power you already hold the power. Happy women’s day sister!”

International Women’s Day Quotes for Girlfriend

93. “It’s because of your perpetual love and caring, I am what I am today. Thank you for being a lovely and supportive girlfriend. Happy women’s day, girlfriend!”
94. “A man alone can live happily. However, a woman in her life can multiply his happiness by leaps and bounds. I wish you a happy women’s day 2024!”
95. “Whenever I hold your hand, I feel the transfer of your warmth and love in my soul. You truly are an embodiment of love and happiness. Happy women’s day sweetheart!”

Women’s Day Quotes for Best Friend

96. “When everyone left me, you were there standing tall and having my back. Thank you for everything, bestie. Happy women’s day!”
97. “Hey buddy, you are the true source of inspiration, you are a mentor, and you are a friend a man could ever ask for. Happy women’s day my best friend!”
98. “If you are friends with men, you will find brothers. However, if you are friends with a woman, you get a sister, best friend, mother, daughter, and the list goes on. Happy women’s day!”

Women’s Day Quotes

99. “She wasn’t looking for a knight. She was looking for a sword.” ~ Atticus
100. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” ~ Anonymous
101. “Well-behaved women rarely make history.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
102. “A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” ~ Coco Chanel
103. “There’s nothing a man can do that I can’t do better and in heels.” ~ Ginger Rogers
104. “Above all, be the heroine of your life. Not the victim.” ~ Nora Ephron
105. “The most beautiful thing a woman can wear is confidence.” ~ Blake Lively
106. “She overcame everything that was meant to destroy her.” ~ Rumi
107. “Cinderella never asked for a prince. She asked for a night off and a dress.” ~ Kiera Cass
108. “A woman is like a tea bag: You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
109. “I’m tough, I’m ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.” ~ Madonna
110. “Be the woman you needed as a girl.” ~ Anonymous

Women’s Day Wishes

111. “I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world.” ~ Malala Yousafzai
112. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” ~ Maya Angelou
113. “We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” ~ Beyonce
114. “The true republic—men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.” ~ Susan B. Anthony
115. “What I want young women and girls to know is: you are powerful and your voice matters.” ~ Kamala Harris
116. “The great ambition of women is to inspire love.” ~ Moliere
117. “Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.” ~ Maya Angelou
118. “Women are never so strong as after their defeat.” ~ Alexandre Dumas
119. “It has been women who have breathed gentleness and care into the harsh progress of mankind.” ~ Queen Elizabeth II
120. “If you don’t like being a doormat then get off the floor.” ~ Al Anon

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