Some of the Best International Women's Day Quotes

The first IWD celebration took place in 1911. That’s when more than one-million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland attended rallies and events to campaign for women's rights and to end gender discrimination.

To that end, let’s pause today to reflect on ten great quotes from ten great women:

• “I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.” – Susan B. Anthony
• “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” – Helen Keller
• “A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks
• “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” – Malala Yousafzai
• “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart
• “You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” – Shonda Rhimes
• “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
• “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
• “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa