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Quotable Women |
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These Quotations by women- that is, by politicians, performers, poets, mothers, daughters, temptresses, and trailblazers- no more express a single viewpoint than would a similar collection of sayings by men. Some of these women voice the idealism that sustains them in their drive to succeed despite society's expectations; others comment on life with the wry pragmatism born of trying to juggle the roles of wife, mother, lover, friend, housekeeper, and worker. Some proudly convey a sense of self-worth; others find strength through their sense of humor. |
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Whether irreverent or inspirational, these observations share two qualities: a clear vision that reveals what is essential, and an affirmation of the joy of being alive. |
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Imagination is the highest kite one can fly. |
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-Lawren Bacall b. 1924 |
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And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, |
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you risk even more. |
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-Erica Jong, b. 1942 |
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American Writer |
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enthusiasm. |
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-Colette (1873-1954) |
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French Writer |
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Life is what happens to you when you are |
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making other plans. |
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-Betty Talmadge, b. 1924 |
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American Meat Broker |
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I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing |
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if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get |
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down to earth. |
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-Pearl S. Buch (1892-1973) |
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American Writer |
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Why not seize the pleasure at once? How often is |
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happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish |
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preparation! |
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-Jane Austen (1775- 1817) |
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English Writer |
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Trouble is part of your life, and if you don't share it, |
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you don't give the person who loves you enough |
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chance to love you enough. |
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-Dinah Shore (1917-1994) |
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American Entertainer |
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Our strength is often composed of the weakness |
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we are damned if we are going to show. |
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-Mignon McLaughlin |
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20th Century American Writer |
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You can't be brave if you ave only had wonderful |
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things happen to you. |
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-Mary Tyler Moore, b. 1937 |
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American Actress |
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I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, |
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acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it |
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all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is |
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a grand thing. |
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- Agatha Christie (1890-1976) |
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British Writer |
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If you have made mistakes there is always another chance |
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for you, you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, |
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for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the |
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staying down. |
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- Mary Pickford (1893-1979) |
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American Actress |
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Reality is something you rise above. |
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- Liza Minnelli, b. 1946 |
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American Actress |
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