Marie-Claire Dorking

20 of the most empowering Hillary Clinton quotes ever (because we still heart her!)

Marie-Claire Dorking

9 November 2016 at 11:56 am

“Laws and traditions that hold back women, hold back entire societies."

"It is past time for women to take their rightful place, side by side with men, in the rooms where the fates of peoples, where their children’s and grandchildren’s fates, are decided."

"If a country doesn’t recognise minority rights and human rights, including women’s rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible."

"There’s that kind of double bind that women find themselves in. On the one hand, yes, be smart, stand up for yourself. On the other hand, don’t offend anybody, don’t step on toes, or you’ll become somebody that nobody likes because you’re too assertive."

"There cannot be true democracy unless women’s voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives. There cannot be true democracy unless all citizens are able to participate fully in the lives of their country."

"I believe that the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century."

"In too many instances, the march to globalisation has also meant the marginalisation of women and girls. And that must change."

“I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was to fulfill my profession which I entered before my husband was in public life.”

"If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle."

"Like it or not, women are always subject to criticism if they show too much feeling in public."

"To LGBT men and women worldwide, let me say this: wherever you live and whatever the circumstances of your life, whether you are connected to a network of support or feel isolated and vulnerable, please know that you are not alone."

"You want me to tell you what my husband thinks? My husband is not secretary of state; I am. If you want my opinion, I will tell you my opinion. I am not going to be channeling my husband."

"Whether I am meant to or not, I challenge assumptions about women. I do make some people uncomfortable, which I’m well aware of, but that’s just part of coming to grips with what I believe is still one of the most important pieces of unfinished business in human history—empowering women to be able to stand up for themselves."

“Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among those rights are the right to speak freely — and the right to be heard.”

“Parenthood has the power to redefine every aspect of life — marriage, work, relationships with family and friends. Those helpless bundles of power and promise that come into our world show us our true selves — who we are, who we are not, who we wish we could be.”

“We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family. Every woman deserves the chance to realise her God-given potential.”

“Women have always been the primary victims of war. Women lose their husbands, their fathers, their sons in combat. Women often have to flee from the only homes they have ever known. Women are often the refugees from conflict and sometimes, more frequently in today’s warfare, victims. Women are often left with the responsibility, alone, of raising the children.”

“Too many women in too many countries speak the same language — of silence.”

“We used to say in the White House that if a place is too dangerous, too small or too poor, send the First Lady.”

“If there are any little girls out there who stayed up late to watch, let me just say I may be the first woman President, but one of you is next!”

She may not have won the election *sobs* but regardless we’ve decided to use today as an opportunity to celebrate Hillary Clinton. The woman who almost became president of the United States. Because though she’s not going to be waking up in the White House, we still want to give props to her strength, her grit and above all her determination to fight for the rights of women, and minorities across the globe.

And never do we get a better insight into her character than through the powerful speeches she regularly delivers, which help to inspire and empower women everywhere.

So while we take stock of what’s happened over night here’s a round-up of some of our fave female-friendly quotes from the woman herself. Women, she might not have become the first female president, but Hillary Clinton has still got your back…

What are your favourite Hillary Clinton quotes? Let us know @YahooStyleUK

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