Quotes about Empowerment

Now, thanks to the ONI, I could. And I did.

I am busy because I am lazy. I indolently let others decide what I will do instead of resolutely deciding myself. It was a favorite theme of C. S. Lewis that only lazy people work hard. By lazily abdicating the essential work of deciding and directing, establishing values and setting goals, other people do it for us.

I'll call nobodies and make them somebodies; I'll call the unloved and make them beloved. In the place where they yelled out, 'You're nobody!' they're calling you 'God's living children.

I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.

Our faith is released as we say, pray and do the Word.

For me, the idea of releasing a free record is powerful if everybody gets it for free at the same time.

'Aurat' is an iconic poem which is relevant 70 years later and informs me in the work I do with women.

I want to remind women of color out there to stand your ground, and don't ever be afraid to speak up.

My big idea is that democracy can only work properly if you have truly representative people at the table.

The problem for all women is we're identified by how we look instead of by our heads and our hearts.

I don't want to feel like I have to change myself or my image.

I want more girls to be able to see themselves behind the camera creating images we all enjoy, and I want to call attention to the fact that women directors are here all over the world.