27 Self-Respect Quotes Thatll Remind You That Youre In Control

27 Self-Respect Quotes Thatll Remind You That Youre In Control Growing up, most of the quotes I read about women were written by men. In fact, there seemed to be more quotes about women by anonymous, Confucius, and unknown than by women.And they were often based on disparaging stereotypes - elend great for ur self-respect.For example, Tennessee Williams famously said all pretty girls are a trap, a pretty trap, and men expect them to be, while Will Rogers said all pretty girls are a trap, a pretty trap, and men expect them to be.?But now women not only feel entitled to have a voice, their voices are heard. And were learning how to respect ourselves. Heres a list of some of my favorite quotes about self-respect and grabbing your life by the reigns.Heres a collection of quotes about self-respect from women, for women.Never bend your head. Always old it high. Look the world straight in the face. - Helen KellerI am a strong woman with or without this person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants. Queen LatifahIf you want something said, ask a man if you want something done, ask a woman -Margaret ThatcherWhen you undervalue what you do, the whole world will undervalue who you are- Oprah WinfreyI cant think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself - Emma StoneIt takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends -J.K. RowlingAlways be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else - Judy GarlandYouve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasnt worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens - Louise l HayNo one can make you feel inferior without your consent - Eleanor RooseveltIt took me a long time not to judge myself through someone elses eyes - Sally FieldIt took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, Im not going to be silent -Madeleine AlbrightStart loving yourself and every thing else will come Lisa Lieberman-WangI do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce - Margaret MeadIf you cant make it better, you can laugh at it -Erma BombeckPower is not given to you. You have to take it -Beyonc KnowlesEveryone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you dont know how great you can be -Anne FrankSelf-respect is a question of recognizing that anything worth having has a price - Joan DidionNo girl should forget that she doesnt need anyone who doesnt need her - Marilyn MonroeA woman is like a tea bag you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water -Eleanor RooseveltDont compromise yourself. You are all youve got - Janis JoplinBe beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected that is essential - Anna GouldLearn from the mistakes of others. You cant live long enough to make them all yourself- Eleanor RooseveltLoving yourself isnt vanity. Its sanity - Katrina MayerA strong positive self-ima ge is the best possible preparation for success in life - Dr. Joyce BrothersI was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time - Anna FreudAlways be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else - Judy GarlandDont put yourself down. It gives other people ideas. Dr. Georgia Witkin--Please share your favorite self-respect quotes by emailing me at Georgia.witkinprogyny.com and well post an update.