If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself. — Mindy Kaling

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Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work. — Hope Solo

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There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a third power stronger than both, that of women. — Malala Yousafzai

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The one person who will never leave us, whom we will never lose, is ourself. Learning to love our female selves is where our search for love must begin. — bell hooks

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Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not. — Reba McEntire

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I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am. — Beyoncé

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Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If you’re focusing on the glass ceiling, focusing on what you don’t have, focusing on the limitations, then you will be limited. — Ava DuVernay

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I've always wanted to fight for people who didn't have arms. I've always wanted to speak up for people who don't have a voice. I've always wanted to protect people who couldn't protect themselves. It's my nature. It's my instinct. — Sophia Bush

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller

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Perhaps some detours aren’t detours at all. Perhaps they are actually the path. — Katherine Wolf

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