Inspiring Quotes from Great Women in History

Women in History Who Changed the World

You’ve come a long way, Baby!

We proudly remember some of the heroes and pioneers who shaped our world and changed the course of history. They fought for our rights, struggled to be free of discrimination and stereotypes, and refused to be locked into a role set forth by men, family, and society. They raised babies, but they also raised some hell and broke free of the conventions of the culture.

All women today come into the world on the shoulders of the ones who came before them. From the earliest suffragettes to the first woman to travel to space—and all the delightful and fierce females in between—we present 36 inspiring quotes from some of the most awesome women in history.

Be inspired by women who helped pave the way for our future, such as: Elizabeth Blackwell (the first female physician in the United States), Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, Coretta Scott King, Sally Ride, Oprah Winfrey, and more.