Independent Woman Quotes for Looking Beyond Stereotypes

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Being an independent woman is like having your own superpower. Even from history books to modern-day heroines, independent women have left their mark. They've shared their thoughts and experiences through powerful independent woman quotes that resonate with anyone. These quotes have inspired generations with their wisdom.

But what does it mean to be an independent woman? She is the one who relies on herself for her well-being. She doesn't need someone else to define her worth or to take care of her every need. However, there are people who express their opposite perspective about this.

Here, we’ve gathered a list of independent woman quotes that contain the joy and struggle of being independent women. Let’s dive in!

• “Let’s be clear, I’m a strong woman.” – Bethenny Frankel
• “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 like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.” – Unknown
• “I’m a strong, independent woman.” – Cressida Bonas
• “The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.” – Roseanne Barr
• “I wanted to be an independent woman, a woman who could pay for her bills, a woman who could run her own life – and I became that woman.” – Diane von Furstenberg 
• “I love Rihanna. She represents that strong, independent woman that you cannot keep down.” – Tamron Hall
• “If you can’t handle her fire, let someone else enjoy the flames.” – Unknown
• “Be sure of yourself, don’t let anyone bully you, be a strong and independent woman or boy.” – Nicole Polizzi
• “Even the most powerful woman needs a place to unwind.” – Barbara Taylor Bradford

• “Being the ideal of a strong woman means utilizing all the things that God gives you.” – Kelis
• “Strong women wear their pain like stilettos. No matter how much it hurts, all you see is the beauty of it.” – Harriet Morgan
• “Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.” – Reba McEntire
• “I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.” – Kamala Harris
• “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.”- Marge Piercy

• “Be that strong girl that everyone knew would make it through the worst, be that independent girl who didn’t need a man; be that girl who never backed down.” – Taylor Swift
• “I feel bad for all the little girls reading fairy tales about princes who come and save them. They should learn that they can be strong, independent women who don’t need a man to affirm their self-worth.” – unknown
• “Rule number one. Never push me, because I am a very strong woman. I’m nice, but I’m very strong. When it gets down gritty, I can get grittier. Never, ever underestimate me.” – Missy Elliott
• “I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.”- Katy Perry
• “It’s important to be driven and have goals. You want an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. It’s attractive to me when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes me want to know more.” – Apolo Ohno

• “A woman is a warrior too. But she is meant to be a warrior in a uniquely feminine way. Sometime before the sorrows of life did their best to kill it in us, most young women wanted to be a part of something grand, something important.” – Stasi Eldredge
• “I wanted to be an independent woman, a woman who could pay for her bills, a woman who could run her own life – and I became that woman.” – Diane von Furstenberg
• “I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such frivolous parts as you give us.” – Louisa May Alcott
• “Sometimes in the black culture, being raised as an independent woman is misconstrued as someone who doesn’t need a man. I think that’s wrong. I think we all need someone.” – Boris Kodjoe
• “You know, there’s nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It’s kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen.” – Ginger Rogers