50 girl power quotes to inspire strength and self-worth

Some quotes stick with you — the kind that lift you up, hype you up, or just make you feel seen. That’s the magic of a great girl power quote. Whether you’re 7 or 70, we all need reminders of just how capable we are. Here, we’ve rounded up 50 quotes that speak to self-confidence, independence, and the power of women and girls supporting each other.

What makes a quote empowering?

Girl power quotes shine brightest when they celebrate confidence, courage, and the way we lift each other up.

 Empowering quotes can:

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• Remind us of our value

• Encourage resilience

• Celebrate individuality

• Spotlight women’s achievements

• Inspire girls to dream big

In a world that sometimes underestimates young voices, words of encouragement can be a powerful tool, especially for kids and teens learning to find their own.

Quotes for every age and stage

Whether you’re cheering on a child before a big test or texting your college-age niece a little motivation, these quotes span generations. You’ll find words from activists, authors, athletes, and everyday leaders — all sharing wisdom worth remembering.

Quotes for girls and teens

1. "You are enough, just as you are." — Meghan Markle

2. "Don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!" — Gabby Douglas

3. "You have what it takes to be a victorious, independent, fearless woman." — Tyra Banks

4. "Be a first-rate version of yourself, not a second-rate version of someone else." — Judy Garland

5. "I am deliberate and afraid of nothing." — Audre Lorde

6. "Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed." — Misty Copeland

7. "Be strong. Be fearless. Be beautiful." — Misty Copeland

8. "I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." — Estée Lauder

9. "You must do the things you think you cannot do." — Eleanor Roosevelt

10. "You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are." — Melissa Etheridge

Quotes for women and parents

1. "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." — Michelle Obama

2. "You don’t have to play masculine to be a strong woman." — Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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

4. "When we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak." — Audre Lorde

5. "We realize the importance of our voice when we are silenced." — Malala Yousafzai

6. "There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself." — Hannah Gadsby

7. "I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard." — Malala Yousafzai

8. "The best protection any woman can have is courage." — Elizabeth Cady Stanton

9. "Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." — Nora Ephron

10. "I will not have my life narrowed down. I will not bow down to somebody else’s whim or to someone else’s ignorance." — Bell Hooks

11. "You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." — Shirley Chisholm

Funny, sassy, and bold

1. "Some women fear the fire. Some women simply become it." — R.H. Sin

2. "I’m not bossy. I’m the boss." — Beyoncé

3. "Well-behaved women seldom make history." — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

4. "Who runs the world? Girls." — Beyoncé

5. "I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life." — Maya Angelou

6. "I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves." — Mary Shelley

7. "You were wild once. Don’t let them tame you." — Isadora Duncan

8. "I’m not afraid of waking up and looking like a total mess. I’m not afraid of being flawed." — Emma Watson

9. "I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become." — Oprah Winfrey

10. "There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story…" — Michelle Obama

Short and powerful

1. "Courage doesn’t always roar." — Mary Anne Radmacher

2. "She believed she could, so she did." — R.S. Grey

3. "Do it with passion or not at all." — Rosa Nouchette Carey

4. "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." — Jennifer Lee

5. "I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels." — Maya Angelou

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

7. "Speak your mind — even if your voice shakes." — Maggie Kuhn

8. "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made." — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Classic voices, timeless wisdom

1. "A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform." — Diane Mariechild

2. "A girl should be two things: who and what she wants." — Coco Chanel

3. "I’m every woman. It’s all in me." — Chaka Khan

4. "I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures." — Jane Austen

5. "A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men." — Gloria Steinem

6. "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail." — Oprah Winfrey

7. "Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down." — Michelle Obama

8. "I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling." — Oprah Winfrey

9. "My coach said I run like a girl. And I said if he ran a little faster, he could too." — Mia Hamm

10. "I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship." — Louisa May Alcott

11. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt

Inspiring a new generation

Words have power, especially when you’re figuring out who you are and what you believe in. Girl power quotes aren’t just feel-good phrases. They can be the spark that builds self-esteem, encourages leadership, and reminds kids and teens that their voice matters.

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