84+ Best Independent Woman Quotes: Exclusive Selection

Independent is not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things. Inspirational independent woman quotes will encourage you to think a little deeper than you usually would and broaden your perspective.

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Famous Independent Woman Quotes

Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If you’re focusing on the glass ceiling, focusing on what you don’t have, focusing on the limitations, then you will be limited. Ava DuVernay

She laughs without concern for the future and is dressed with courage and dignity.

There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a third power stronger than both, that of women. Malala Yousafzai

I thank you since I was made in a terrifying and amazing way.

A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt

I aspired to be an independent woman, one who could handle her finances and manage her own life, and I succeeded in doing so.

Life is very interesting in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths. Drew Barrymore

I was brought up to be a strong, independent lady who never played the victim.

I had to remind myself of the truth of who I was and the reality that success wasn’t defined by a result but by faithfulness. I had to remember that my identity and healing weren’t dependent on the voices that surrounded me and that the truth wasn’t dependent on popular opinion or cultural responses. I had to focus on what was real and true. The straight line instead of the crooked. Rachael Denhollander

To be quite honest, I have never been afraid to be on my own since I enjoy being a strong, independent woman.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am. Beyoncé

Because of my father, I am sensitive, honest, and empathetic, making me a fantastic human being. a strong, independent woman thanks to my mother.

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

A Bond girl needs to be both charming and sensuous while also being a strong, independent lady. Her intriguing combination of these diametrical traits. She must possess both strength and femininity.

I love hearing educated people speak and just shut everyone up. Knowledge is always the loudest voice. Zendaya

I see myself as a really independent, powerful lady.

Perhaps some detours aren’t detours at all. Perhaps they are actually the path. Katherine Wolf

It’s crucial to be motivated and have objectives. You want a lady who is independent, has a clear sense of what she wants, and isn’t afraid to pursue it. When a woman is doing what she enjoys, I find it to be appealing. I’m curious to learn more about it.

Champions keep playing until they get it right. Billie Jean King

Modern independent women are a product of capitalism and American culture. In terms of appearance, conduct, employment, and sexual orientation, women now have greater freedom than ever before in history strong independent woman quotes

Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else. Maya Angelou

Be confident in yourself, resist bullying, and be a strong, independent kid or girl.

I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all. Simone Biles

I’ve never thought of myself as a feminist, but I’m glad I was brought up to be a strong, independent woman.

The one person who will never leave us, whom we will never lose, is ourself. Learning to love our female selves is where our search for love must begin.

I don’t want to be better than you or her or him  I want to be better than I am right now. Kerri Walsh

I want to be a strong, independent woman who finds love, a lifelong spouse, has kids, and sort of accomplishes it all. I want to possess everything.

If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself. Mindy Kaling

I want people to know that I’m a fiercely independent lady. Kavya is a real person with a strong, independent spirit. You observe Kavya reacting in ways that are consistently out of character for the audience in various circumstances. That is the result of her being a very upbeat person.

Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there’s no substitute for hard work. Hope Solo

I overcome all of the casting barriers and made a solid impression as a strong, independent lady.

I love challenging the status quo. Sara Ramirez

Songs about rising up and going on despite having a shattered heart are something I want to write about more than songs about being in love.

I can if I want to because it’s my business. Tabitha Brown

Being reared as an independent woman can often be taken as a sign that one doesn’t require a guy in black culture. I think that is incorrect. I believe we all require someone.

Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell. Amal Clooney

I don’t think I’m intrigued until they come up with a strong, independent lady who is off on her own adventure

True champions aren’t always the ones that win, but those with the most guts. Mia Hamm

I had no desire to get married. I never imagined that was in the cards for me. I’ve always assumed that I’ll live my entire life as an independent lady. having a relationship but hopefully never getting married.

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not. Reba McEntire

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own. Dido Armstrong

We might not be able to change our circumstances, but we CAN change our attitude. Beth Moore

We ought to have more women in various management positions because women are the ones who decide almost everything in the home. Ingvar Kamprad

 People have to go through things in order to become the person that they are today and that’s that. Sarah Hyland

It took a while to grow the confidence to say, ‘This is who I am, take it or leave it. Coco Rocha

I’ve always wanted to fight for people who didn’t have arms. I’ve always wanted to speak up for people who don’t have a voice. I’ve always wanted to protect people who couldn’t protect themselves. It’s my nature. It’s my instinct. Sophia Bush

My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me. Tracee Ellis Ross

I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it. Lyndon B. Johnson

We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark. Whoopi Goldberg

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

Because confidence is really trust in yourself, right? It has nothing to do with what someone else thinks of you; it’s what you think of you. Chrissy Metz

The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. Coco Chanel

Change takes courage. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Be sure of yourself, don’t let anyone bully you, be a strong and independent woman or boy. Nicole Polizzi

What if the things that have caused the most hurt in your life became the birthplaces of your deepest passions? Jennie Allen

I have an independent streak. You know, it’s kind of hard to tell an independent woman what to do. Betty Ford

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. Rosalynn Carter

Until they come up with an independent woman who’s on an adventure of her own, I don’t think I’m interested. Michelle Rodriguez

It’s about putting in the hours and going through the paces. Shawn Johnson

Any human being who is becoming independent of conditionings, of religions, scriptures, prophets and messiahs, has arrived home. He has found the treasure which was hidden in his own being.

My best successes came on the heels of failures. Barbara Corcoran

It is capitalist America that produced the modern independent woman. Never in history have women had more freedom of choice in regard to dress, behavior, career, and sexual orientation. Camille Paglia

The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. Brené Brown

Sometimes in the black culture, being raised as an independent woman is misconstrued as someone who doesn’t need a man. I think that’s wrong. I think we all need someone. Boris Kodjoe

If you are afraid of failure, you don’t deserve success. Nastia Liukin

It’s important to be driven and have goals. You want an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. It’s attractive to me when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes me want to know more. Apolo Ohno

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader. Dolly Parton

Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be. Elizabeth Gilbert

Hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made. Gabby Douglas

It is capitalist America that produced the modern independent woman. Camille Paglia

I don’t believe in putting on airs. I call it like I see it. Ellen Pompeo

There was a time when men thought it was sexy to have a housewife waiting for him to come home from work in her slippers, but in modern society, I think an independent woman is even more sexy. Katerina Graham

Keep working even when no one is watching. Alex Morgan

I have more of a desire to write songs about being an independent woman than being in love, songs about getting up and moving on even if I have a broken heart. Katerina Graham

It takes courage and strength to be empathetic, and I’m very proudly an empathetic and compassionate leader. I am trying to chart a different path, and that will attract criticism but I can only be true to myself and the form of leadership I believe in. Jacinda Ardern

I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept. Angela Davis

Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use. Ruth Gordon

Joy is strength. Mother Teresa

We still think of a powerful man as a born leader and a powerful woman as an anomaly. Margaret Atwood

I am not afraid; I was born to do this. Joan of Arc