Bella Abzug Quotes

I'm a strong woman.

I'm not a downtrodden woman. I just won't be.

Can't nobody handle me.

I love strong women.

People are taken aback by a confident, pretty girl who knows what she wants in life and isn't going to let anyone get in her way. And you know what it's all about? Jealousy.

There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That's their problem. It's not mine.

I have my own strength.

I had to learn not to let anyone push me around, to be brave and to say things I knew might make people mad.

I'm going to give it my all, but I'm also going to know my worth, know that I have options, and that's the best feeling in the world.

You just have to be able to stand up for yourself. And that's OK.

I don't allow people's outlook on me dictate what I do in my life and how I live my life.

I can stand up for myself.

You can't please everyone, so proudly exclude people.

I see a woman may be made a fool, If she had not a spirit to resist.

I'm at the age where i don't have to kiss arse or play nice!

You don't get taken seriously by asking someone to take you seriously. You’ve got to show up and own it. If this is a man’s world, who cares? I’m still really glad to be a girl in it.

I am a woman of the 21st Century who is self-assured and speaks my mind.

I don't make demands. I don't tell you how it should be. I'll give you options, and it's up to you to select or throw 'em away. That should be the headline: If you're insecure, don't call.

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

You can't let yourself be pushed around. You can't live in fear. I mean, some people do live in fear. You can't live in fear. That's no way to live your life.

I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.

So many people always try to help me carry my luggage and help me do things I can do myself. If I can do it myself, I'm going to do it myself. I'm not going to let other people do it for me, and I think that's a big part of where I came from. I'm not a real prissy girl.

I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that can be changed. I don't like to be defeated by difficulties. I love freedom, so when I am shaping a character, I usually do it the way I want. I always find some part of my own character in a role.

I am a strong woman with or without this other person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants.

I struggled with feeling confident for a long time, but I think it's important to be strong and not compromise for anyone or a relationship - I'm drawn to that.