On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Google celebrated the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day with the logo that appears above, and I must say, that I, on behalf millions of women everywhere, who have blazed myriad trails in their own lives as well as industry, arts and science - this is a lovely honor.
Recognition oftentimes comes slowly if you are a woman. This, I have learned.
Today, I too am honoring women who are generous in spirit as well as heart, and whose voices have spoken above the crowd and continue to speak for generations yet to come.
Below are words of wisdom from some of the best and greatest women who have influenced my life and many others, and I hope their words and thoughts will touch your life, and the lives of those yet to come.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman ~
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” ~ Beverly Sills ~
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou ~
“To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that you can do a job well is an absolutely marvelous feeling” ~ Barbara Walters ~
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~ Edith Wharton ~
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't. “~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~
"I dwell in possibility…” ~ Emily Dickinson ~
“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” ~ Marie Curie ~
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Maryanne Williamson ~
4 comments:
Those are some nice inspiring quotes. I always like waking up in the morning to see what theme Google has put up. It's kind of cool that they do that.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Lee - I've too have enjoyed Google's Doodles. My favorite was the Pac-Man last May, when one could actually interact with the Doodle. I didn't get a lot of writing done that day! :)
The well-known lawyer Dan Abrams has written a book called "Man Down" that gives "Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else."
I'm going to buy a copy of that book for every woman I know -- starting with my daughter. :-)
Jo - That sounds like an interesting read. I'll definitely check it out. :)
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