Happiness Identity Life Love Relationship Strong WomenWe teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls: ‘you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you will threaten the man.’ because I am female, I am expected to aspire to marriage. I am expected to make my life choices, always keeping in mind that marriage is the most important. Now, marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support, but why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage and we don’t teach boys the same? — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Identity Strong WomenTake care of yourself now that you’re old enough to know how. Drink water, sleep eight hours (I wish), and don’t go within 400 feet of a tanning booth or I’ll slap you. Hard. — OliviaWilde
Happiness Identity Strong WomenSomeday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.
Identity Love Strong WomenSometimes all you need is one person that shows you that it’s okay to let your guard down, be yourself, and love with no regrets.
Identity Strong WomenNever limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination. — Mae Jemison
Believe Bravery Courage Identity Strong WomenOne 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
