I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy. Marie Curie careereasyfamily Change image and share on social
It's important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged. Tamara Mellon challengeearnimportant Change image and share on social
I've been a staunch advocate of women's empowerment, and I've worked hard throughout my career to advance the cause. It is heartening to see that gender equality is really becoming more of a reality. There is still much more to be done, and I'm confident that, by working together, we can empower women worldwide. Madhuri Dixit advanceadvocatecareer share on social
Congress is attempting to eviscerate women's health care. Like many women across America, I am outraged. Felicity Huffman americaattemptcare Change image and share on social
To generalize on women is dangerous. To specialize on them is infinitely worse. Rudolph Valentino badlydangerousgeneralize Change image and share on social
Part of it went on gambling, and part of it went on women. The rest I spent foolishly. George Raft foolishlygamblepart Change image and share on social
A Negro woman has the same kind of problems as other women, but she can't take the same things for granted. Dorothy Height grantkindnegro Change image and share on social
A lot of women are in a crazy exercise cycle; they're so afraid they'll gain weight if they stop, and it's especially hard when they get pregnant. What they need to realize is that if you're not exercising so much, you don't have to eat so much, and your body adjusts. It sounds so simple, but you really do have to listen to your body. Courtney Thorne-Smith adjustafraidbody share on social
The trouble with women umpires is that I couldn't argue with one. I'd put my arms around her and give her a little kiss. Casey Stengel arguearmgive Change image and share on social
In LA, where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Beauty is now defined by your bones sticking out of your decolletage. For that to be the standard is really perilous for women. Alanis Morissette beautybonedecolletage Change image and share on social