Ani DiFranco Quotes

I'm a very strong woman.

Cavalli is all about being a strong woman - being sexy and powerful. Which is how we'd like to feel, all of the time! The clothes are very strong and sexy - quite Amazonian. And you feel like that yourself when you're wearing the clothes.

Let's be clear, I'm a strong woman.

You can, of course, be a sexy, strong female and be a good role model.

We must keep both our femininity and our strength.

In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.

Being the ideal of a strong woman means utilizing all the things that God gives you. People are always saying to me, 'You're a strong female, so why are you wearing a bikini on the cover of that magazine?' Being a strong woman is misconstrued to be something evil and ugly.

I've never been the wilting flower. I've never been the girl who's subservient to a man.

You don't have to play masculine to be a strong woman.

As an entertainer, I try to do projects that reflect a woman having the ability to stand up for herself.

I've always been interested in a femininity with a bite. I always think a little bit of a kick is great.

I want to encourage women not to feel weak. Don't be afraid to speak out.

I love being a female. I love being the boss.

It's inspiring to play a woman who stands up for herself.

My message to women - including women of color - stand strong. Refuse to be minimized or patronized. Let all the small guys out there be intimidated by you.

Wonder Woman is very much her own character. She thinks big.

Be empowered as a female, as a woman. Don't apologize. Don't lose yourself in another person's life.

There's a way to express femininity and independence and strength without going for hanging fruit.

A strong, powerful, successful woman is always intimidating.

My biggest role model right now is Beyonce, just 'cause she is a very, very strong, powerful woman, and that's obviously the number one reason to be inspired by her. She is just killing every game there is to kill.

I love women who don't apologize.

I don't believe in weak women, I believe women in general are pretty powerful beings. I don't know anything else.

You think I'm not a goddess? Try me. This is a torch song. Touch me and you'll burn.

Just because we are wearing lipstick doesn't mean we can't kick your ass!

I'm a New Yorker, so there are some aspects of being a tough woman that I thought I could bring to the role - but it's such a different world as a woman who's like a warrior.