Women Wear Many Hats: 30 Inspirational Quotes by Highly Successful Women

As Simone de Beauvoir once said, “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” While women have made significant strides in breaking down gender barriers, they still face unique challenges in various aspects of their lives. From juggling multiple roles to fighting for equal opportunities, women have to wear many hats and push through obstacles to achieve success.

In this article, we have compiled 30 inspirational quotes from highly successful women around the world. These quotes will not only motivate you to pursue your dreams but also remind you of the power and strength that lies within you as a woman.

1. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” – Rosa Parks

2. “You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” – Brian Tracy

3. “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” – Joyce Meyer

4. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker

5. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison

6. “I have a philosophy that I’ve carried with me through my career. And that is that you have to be very careful about what you say.” – Marissa Mayer

7. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

8. “The most effective way to do it is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart

9. “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn

10. “I never dreamed about success, I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

11. “I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.” – Michelle Obama

12. “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort.” – Jillian Michaels

13. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” – Tommy Hilfiger

14. “You can’t please everyone, and trying to do so is the kiss of death.” – Marcia Clark

15. “I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.” – Virginia Rometty

16. “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

17. “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington

18. “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale

19. “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” – Tina Fey

20. “Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.” – Diane Sawyer

21. “Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama

22. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” – Estee Lauder

23. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou

24. “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions.” – Catherine Cook

25. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

26. “I never think of myself as being a woman CEO of this company. I think of myself as a steward of a great institution.” – Ginni Rometty

27. “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” – Unknown

28. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller

29. “I am the captain of my fate, I am the master of my soul.” – Invictus

30. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

Final Thoughts

These quotes by highly successful women from around the world are not only inspiring but also encourage us to keep pushing through challenges, to embrace our strengths, and to never give up on our dreams. Regardless of the obstacles life throws at us, we must remember that nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible.” As women, we wear many hats, and every role we play shapes us into the strong, resilient, and powerful individuals that we are. So, let these quotes serve as a reminder of your abilities, your strength, and your relentless spirit. Keep moving forward, and never give up.