“To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world–that I am able to change it in positive ways.” — Maxine Hong Kingston, author of “Woman Warrior”
Author Archives: Espirational
Women in the Military
Thought for Today
“If you think somebody cares about you and believes your life is worth saving, how can you give up?” — Geraldine Ferraro, first female candidate for Vice President in 1984
Pizza!
We went into town for pizza to celebrate Valentines Day. The gluten free Greek pizza was not bad, but it wasn’t mine. The one in town had a small commercial crust with toppings that could almost be seen. I make my own crust and load on the toppings — no comparison. Look good? Want toContinue reading “Pizza!”
Touch the Skies
“We never know how high we are Till we are called to rise; And then, if we are true to plan, Our statures touch the skies.” — Emily Dickinson, American poet Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/2010/01/inspiring-quotes-from-great-women-in-history.aspx?p=2#m9cHmZ0YuERTWbJq.99
Shouldn’t be the Exception
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made… It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Not Going to be Silent
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” —Madeleine Albright
Give Yourselves
“To the wrongs that need resistance, To the right that needs assistance, To the future in the distance, Give yourselves.” — Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association
Thought for Today
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks
