Gloria Steinem Quotes

When women can support themselves, have entry to all the trades and professions, with a house of their own over their heads and a bank account, they will own their bodies and be dictators in the social realm.

Unless you have financial resources of your own, you can't be free.

I'm for economic independence.

I feel very lucky that I don't have to rely on a man to give me financial security. That's a big deal.

If you make a living, if you earn your own money, you're free - however free one can be on this planet.

I came of age believing that, no matter what happened, I would always be able to support myself.

The power of earning is essential to the dignity of a woman

Free Americans deserve the chance to be fully self-supporting.

Financial independence is paramount. My mom always says that when a woman is financially independent, she has the ability to live life on her own terms. I think that was the soundest advice that I ever got. No matter where you go in life or who you get married to, you have to be financially independent - whether you use it or not.

If a woman is financially independent, she can definitely make a bigger contribution in making big decisions and contribute much more. If a woman is financially independent, she can pursue her interests, too.

Growing up, I dreamt of being economically independent because I always believed women should be so.

As a woman you are better off in life earning your own money. You couldn't prevent your husband from leaving you or taking another wife, but you could have some of your dignity if you didn't have to beg him for financial support.

When people gain income, they gain choice, and that is fundamental to dignity.

I'm proud that my clients are working to support themselves and those who depend on them.

Money equals freedom.

I had my jazz club and I had enough money. So I didn't have to write for my living.

I started on a very high note and I was alwasy able to choose. I want to be able to do that until my last breath. And to do that, you have to have money.

I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.

Success to me is being able to do what I love, make a living at it and to support myself and the ones I love.

I simply want you to give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. By taking care of yourself financially, you will truly be able to take care of those you love.

There's a loss of autonomy that comes from not being able to own the wealth you've earned.

To me, money is independence. It gives you freedom to do what you really want to do. It allows you to not be dependent on anyone or anything, and so you can be yourself and follow your passion.

If it's independent, it's because I love it... 'cause they usually end up costing me money to do.

A woman's best protection is a little money of her own.

A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.