The whole value of solitude depends upon oneself; it may be a sanctuary or a prison, a haven of repose or a place of punishment, a heaven or a hell, as we ourselves make it.
John LubbockTags: motivational science inspirational solitude heaven prison hell punishment self-determination personality value repose haven sanctuary
Tags: age experience empowerment equality gender reason men women freedom self-determination independence superiority submission women-s-rights
[I]f we revert to history, we shall find that the women who have distinguished themselves have neither been the most beautiful nor the most gentle of their sex.
Mary WollstonecraftTags: intelligence greatness empowerment gender women beauty history self-determination achievement stereotypes clichés distinction gentleness
I'm single because I was born that way.
Mae WestTags: empowerment choice freedom self-determination independence bachelorhood singles dignity singleness
I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.
Jane AustenTags: strength empowerment equality gender reason men women feminism self-determination misogyny hypocrisy independence rationality stereotypes flattery double-standards clichés social-norms women-s-rights
There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.
Jane AustenTags: fear strength empowerment women courage self-determination independence elizabeth-bennet stubbornness intimidation dignity
I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Abraham LincolnTags: individuality family live-in-the-moment self-determination live-in-the-here-and-now present-moment
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door
Milton BerleTags: wisdom change opportunity self-determination
It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!
Robert T. KiyosakiTags: wisdom life inspiration self-determination self-image
Oh, Lizzy! do anything rather than marry without affection.
Jane AustenTags: love integrity romance marriage joy self-determination affection duty feelings matrimony
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