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The article contains quotes from 10 famous women, and from each woman, there are three or five quotes. The women are Corazon Aquino, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Dickinson, Jen Kiggans, Margaret Thatcher, Marie Curie, Mary the Mother of God, Queen Elizabeth II, St. Teresa of Avila and Susan B. Anthony. The topics of the quotes from each of the famous women vary, but they are quite interesting topics.

CORAZON AQUINO Quotes

“I acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.” – Corazon Aquino

“I’d like to be known as woman of faith, somebody who believed in God and who believed in her people.” – Corazon Aquino

“None of the good that we do is ever lost; not even the light in an empty room is wasted.” – Corazon Aquino

“To give the people greater power over their lives is the essence of democracy that we must strive to bring out completely.” – Corazon Aquino

“When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.” – Corazon Aquino

ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Quotes

“I count it strange, and hard to understand,

That nearly all young poets should write old.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“If thou must love me, let it be for nought

Except for love’s sake only.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of being and ideal grace.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“I love thee freely, as men strive for right.

I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“For Life in perfect whole

And aim consummated, is Love in sooth,

As nature’s magnet-heat rounds pole with pole.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

JEN KIGGANS Quotes

“Securing our country’s borders is a basic responsibility of the federal government, and the American people have a right to expect that responsibility to be fulfilled.” – Jen Kiggans

“I believe the most basic responsibility of the federal government is to protect our nation and its citizens.” – Jen Kiggans

“America stands with our allies who value democracy, the rule of law, and free economic development, and will continue to pursue avenues to strengthen these relationships.” – Jen Kiggans

“The lack of leadership in the White House has resulted in weak foreign policy that has emboldened our enemies. Every day we fail to get aid to our allies, the world grows more dangerous and threats to our own nation and military increase. Our adversaries are watching while we struggle to support our friends. I refuse to sit by as the world implodes due to Washington’s inaction.” – Jen Kiggans

“Older Americans have contributed to our communities throughout their entire lives – we owe it to them to provide the support and resources they need to age with dignity.” – Jen Kiggans

MARGARET THATCHER Quotes

“I regard myself as Margaret Thatcher.” – Margaret Thatcher

“To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the ‘U-turn’, I have only one thing to say: ‘You turn if you want to. The lady’s not for turning!’” – Margaret Thatcher

“Let us resist the blandishments of the faint hearts; let us ignore the howls and threats of the extremists; let us stand together and do our duty, and we shall not fail.” – Margaret Thatcher

“I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.” – Margaret Thatcher

“I like Mr. Gorbachev; we can do business together.” – Margaret Thatcher

QUEEN ELIZABETH II Quotes

“For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life.” – Queen Elizabeth II

"I could make my solemn act of dedication with a whole Empire listening. I should like to make that dedication now… I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong….” – Queen Elizabeth II before assuming the British Throne

“That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country. The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future.” – Queen Elizabeth II

“We will succeed - and that success will belong to every one of us. We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.” – Queen Elizabeth II during the Covid-19 Pandemic

SUSAN B. ANTHONY Quotes

“I look for the day... when the only criterion of excellence or position shall be the ability and character of the individual; and this time will come.” – Susan B. Anthony

“Is it a crime for a U.S. Citizen to vote?” – Susan B. Anthony

“Show me a disfranchised class, I will show you a degraded class of labor.” – Susan B. Anthony

“Woman must now assume her God-given responsibilities, and make herself what she is clearly designed to be, the educator of the race. Let her no longer be the mere reflector, the echo of the worldly pride and ambition of man.” – Susan B. Anthony

“Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.” – Susan B. Anthony

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