India Arie Quotes

I’m a bit of a feminist and I carry a machete! I try to be a strong female. I think it’s important. My mum is my idol in life. She’s a very strong woman. I think it’s important for women to be strong and intelligent and hold their own.

It's difficult to exist as a woman, especially I think as a powerful woman. You want to stand strong and you want to be considered and equal.

Women are very special. I think it's a very special time because a lot of things are coming out and I think that's good for our society and I think it is very, very good for women. And I'm very happy a lot of these things are coming out. And I am very happy - I'm very happy it's being exposed.

Even though we know sexual assault is still dramatically underreported, I think women are much more empowered today than they used to be.

The data is clear: If you give a woman an opportunity, she will make a huge difference.

Stronger women build stronger nations.

Politics is a potent way to empower women.

I would love for people to know that the label 'feminist' is something that everyone should wear proudly, because it just means that you support women.

I wanted to help women and their families.

As women, we know that we must always find ways to change the process because the present institutions want to hold on to power and keep the status quo.

When you strengthen women, you strengthen the world.

I love stories about women, and I think stories about women are generally pretty underrepresented.

It's very important to balance things; it's imperative to do something for the society, and women in particular, and help women who aren't in position to help themselves.

Empowering women means trusting them.

There are 3 billion women in the world, so there are 3 billion ways to be a feminist.

In the long term, female education may be the best way to advance the status of women.

Empowering women and girls is the only way to protect their rights and make sure they can realise their full potential.

I think women want freedom. They want to be empowered. They want hope. They want love; they want all the things that I want, and I'm not afraid to say those things and act on them, and I think that's why they identify with me.

Women are builders of civil society. We are the ones who are going to build it. You know why? We have no choice. Either you shut up, and you are humiliated, or you do what I'm doing. You scream.

I do like to get inspired by and support any female leads.

We love Ronda Rousey - talk about someone who empowers women!

I think it's important for women to speak up, it's important to speak up for their rights.

I started a campaign in South Africa called Unbreakable where I empower women all over my country with skills and knowledge how to handle difficult situations, and I really hope to use the Miss Universe platform to elevate that cause.

I love the idea of women empowering other women. We need to come together and support one another and embrace one another.

The BJP is certainly for empowerment of women.