The working woman embodies strength, resilience, and ambition. Across history and cultures, women who work have inspired countless others to pursue their dreams and break barriers. These 136 quotes capture the essence of what it means to be a working woman—bold, determined, and unstoppable. Whether you seek motivation, empowerment, or a reminder of your own potential, these words will resonate deeply.
136 Quotes About a Working Woman Every Girl Boss Needs Now
1. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.”
2. “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength.”
3. “I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow.”
4. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”
5. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
6. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
7. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who will stop me.”
8. “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.'”
9. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
10. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.”
11. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
12. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
13. “A woman with a voice is inherently a powerful woman.”
14. “Women deserve to be present in all places where decisions are made.”
15. “Women’s work is often challenging and messy.”
16. “Every time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.”
17. “Think like royalty. A queen is unafraid of failure.”
18. “There is something extraordinary about a woman who excels in a male-dominated environment.”
19. “I will not confine myself simply because some refuse to accept my capabilities.”
20. “We have only one life, and we live it according to our beliefs.”
21. “Women possess minds, souls, ambitions, and talents beyond just beauty.”
22. “Teach her that societal expectations of gender roles are nonsense.”
23. “Some leaders are inherently women.”
24. “I am both woman and warrior.”
25. “Behind every great woman is another great woman.”
26. “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
27. “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.”
28. “I as much as any, and do as much work as any man.”
29. “Age is the price that exacts granting peace.”
30. “I be the woman member Congress, I won’t be the last.”
31. “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.”
32. “Be the type of girl that climbs the ladder wrong by wrong.”
33. “We have to become the men we wanted to marry.”
34. “When anyone tells me I can’t do anything … I’m just not listening anymore.”
35. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’”
36. “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half their inferior.”
37. “I strive to maintain my own joy and not let others diminish it.”
38. “Skill and talent are not sufficient to reach the top; determination is what truly matters.”
39. “We may face numerous setbacks, but we must not allow ourselves to be defeated.”
40. “It is past time for women to take their rightful place, side by side with men.”
41. “The most effective way to do it is to do it.”
42. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
43. “I never envisioned success; I worked hard for it.”
44. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who will stop me.”
45. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.”
46. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
47. “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know.”
48. “I always did something I was a little not ready to do.”
49. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act.”
50. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
51. “Women must try to do as men have tried.”
52. “When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”
53. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.”
54. “Life’s a challenge. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.”
55. “I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.”
56. “Be the type of girl that climbs the ladder wrong by wrong.”
57. “Women have always played a significant role in shaping the world’s destiny.”
58. “Perfection is not the goal. There is strength in embracing your unique narrative.”
59. “Girls can achieve everything that boys can.”
60. “As women gain influence, obstacles will diminish.”
61. “Women working together can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
62. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”
63. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
64. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
65. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
66. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.”
67. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
68. “Women deserve to be present in all places where decisions are made.”
69. “Every time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.”
70. “There is something extraordinary about a woman who excels in a male-dominated environment.”
71. “I will not confine myself simply because some refuse to accept my capabilities.”
72. “Women possess minds, souls, ambitions, and talents beyond just beauty.”
73. “Teach her that societal expectations of gender roles are nonsense.”
74. “Some leaders are inherently women.”
75. “I am both woman and warrior.”
76. “Behind every great woman is another great woman.”
77. “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
78. “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.”
79. “I as much as any, and do as much work as any man.”
80. “Age is the price that exacts granting peace.”
81. “I be the woman member Congress, I won’t be the last.”
82. “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.”
83. “Be the type of girl that climbs the ladder wrong by wrong.”
84. “We have to become the men we wanted to marry.”
85. “When anyone tells me I can’t do anything … I’m just not listening anymore.”
86. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’”
87. “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half their inferior.”
88. “I strive to maintain my own joy and not let others diminish it.”
89. “Skill and talent are not sufficient to reach the top; determination is what truly matters.”
90. “We may face numerous setbacks, but we must not allow ourselves to be defeated.”
91. “It is past time for women to take their rightful place, side by side with men.”
92. “The most effective way to do it is to do it.”
93. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
94. “I never envisioned success; I worked hard for it.”
95. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who will stop me.”
96. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.”
97. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
98. “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know.”
99. “I always did something I was a little not ready to do.”
100. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act.”
101. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
102. “Women must try to do as men have tried.”
103. “When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”
104. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.”
105. “Life’s a challenge. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.”
106. “I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.”
107. “Be the type of girl that climbs the ladder wrong by wrong.”
108. “Women have always played a significant role in shaping the world’s destiny.”
109. “Perfection is not the goal. There is strength in embracing your unique narrative.”
110. “Girls can achieve everything that boys can.”
111. “As women gain influence, obstacles will diminish.”
112. “Women working together can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.”
113. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”
114. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
115. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
116. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
117. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.”
118. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
119. “Women deserve to be present in all places where decisions are made.”
120. “Every time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.”
121. “There is something extraordinary about a woman who excels in a male-dominated environment.”
122. “I will not confine myself simply because some refuse to accept my capabilities.”
123. “Women possess minds, souls, ambitions, and talents beyond just beauty.”
124. “Teach her that societal expectations of gender roles are nonsense.”
125. “Some leaders are inherently women.”
126. “I am both woman and warrior.”
127. “Behind every great woman is another great woman.”
128. “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
129. “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.”
130. “I as much as any, and do as much work as any man.”
131. “Age is the price that exacts granting peace.”
132. “I be the woman member Congress, I won’t be the last.”
133. “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.”
134. “Be the type of girl that climbs the ladder wrong by wrong.”
135. “We have to become the men we wanted to marry.”
136. “When anyone tells me I can’t do anything … I’m just not listening anymore.”
Conclusion
These 136 quotes highlight the courage, determination, and power of working women everywhere. They remind us that success is earned through hard work, resilience, and the refusal to accept limits imposed by others. The working woman is a symbol of progress and hope, inspiring generations to rise, lead, and transform the world with grace and strength.
