15 powerful International Women's Day quotes to get you inspired for March 8th

The World Economic Forum saying that gender parity is more than 200 years away, it can feel hard — hopeless, even — to stay positive and motivated. But these powerful quotes by women, for women, and about women will help you feel inspired and #PressforProgress (this year’s theme calling for gender inclusivity) in honor of International Women’s Day.

15 powerful International Women's Day quotes:

"I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself." — Beyoncé

"I never cut class. I loved getting A’s, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world." - Michelle Obama

"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work." - Oprah

"I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay." -Madonna

"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

"We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes — understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” - Arianna Huffington

"I myself have never been able to find out precisely what a feminist is. I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat." - Rebecca West

"To all the little girls who are watching, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams." - Hillary Clinton

"Men still run the world; I’m not sure it’s going so well." - Sheryl Sandberg

"Bitches get stuff done." -Tina Fey 

"I am a woman with thoughts and questions and shit to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. - Amy Schumer

“Cherish forever what makes you unique, cuz you’re really a yawn if it goes.” - Bette Midler

“The best thing you can possibly do with your life is to tackle the motherfucking shit out of it.” - Cheryl Strayed

"I think women are scared of feeling powerful and strong and brave sometimes. There’s nothing wrong with being afraid. It’s not the absence of fear, it’s overcoming it and sometimes you just have to blast through and have faith." - Emma Watson

"I don't know a woman alive who isn't courageous." - Reese Witherspoon