50 Inspirational Quotes About Life

Sometimes, life can be a bit daunting. Between big life decisions, heartbreaks, tragedies, and even simple bad days when nothing seems to go right, it's easy to get down on your outlook on life. That's where these inspirational quotes about life come in. When you (or a frie nd or family member) need a pick-me-up, these quotes about life will turn your day around. From some of our favorite famous authors, musicians, and public figures, these life quotes are beyond motivating. These quotes about life aren't reserved for just the not-so-good days, though! If you're about to make a big life change or know a friend who's about to, these life quotes are perfectly inspiring for any situation. If you really want to make someone's day, write one of these inspirational quotes on a sticky note and put it somewhere you know it will be seen. Soon, you'll be spreading inspiration all around. Plus, we all know a good quote makes an amazing ?Instagram caption (admit it). Whatever situation you're in, these quotes about life will motivate you, inspire you, and we'll be honest, might make you tear up a bit.

"I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom." Rosa Parks

"Being happy never goes out of style." Lilly Pulitzer

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." Helen Keller

"You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive." Maya Angelou

"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." Mark Twain

"I have very strong feelings about how you lead your life. You always look ahead, you never look back." Ann Richards

"Never lose sight of the face that the most important yard stick to your success is how you treat other people." Barbara Bush

"All your life, you will be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate…I choose love." Johnny Cash

"I don't go by the rule book…I lead from the heart, not the head." Princess Diana

"The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves they find their own order the continuous thread of revelation." Eudora Welty

"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr.

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." Audrey Hepburn

"Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life." Jackie Robinson

"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Dolly Parton

"Despite the forecast, live like it's spring." Lilly Pulitzer

"If I'd have done all the things I was supposed to have done, I'd be really tired." Willie Nelson

"To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone." Reba McEntire

"Life is short, but it is wide. This too shall pass." Rebecca Wells, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Mark Twain

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." William Faulkner

"Each person must live their life as a model for others." Rosa Parks

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson

"The older you get, the more fragile you understand life to be. I think that's good motivation for getting out of bed joyfully each day." Julia Roberts

"Now it's the little moments that stop me in my tracks, because that's what life is all about." Joanna Gaines

"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." Oprah Winfrey

"So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good." Helen Keller

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Maya Angelou

"All serious daring starts from within." Eudora Welty

"Life just doesn't hand you things. You have to get out there and make things happen. that's the exciting part." Emeril Lagasse

"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try." Dolly Parton

"It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow." Ralph Ellison

"I've been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me." Loretta Lynn Bottom of Form

"Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are." Martin Luther King Jr.

"You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events." Joel Osteen

"If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow." Beyoncé Knowles

"Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome." Fannie Flagg, The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

"You have two choices in life; you can either like what you do or dislike what you do. I have chosen to like what I do." Barbara Bush

"The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith." Billy Graham

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." Johnny Cash

"You'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut." Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut

"The excursion is the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy." Eudora Welty

"You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore." William Faulkner

"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor." Truman Capote

"The secret to getting ahead is getting started." Mark Twain

"Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat." Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man

"Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground." Rosa Parks

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back." Maya Angelou

"Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." William Faulkner

"We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon." Jimmy Carter

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If you're feeling lost or blue (or need to encourage a friend who might be), these inspirational quotes about life will pep you right up. And if you're feeling just fine today, bookmark these quotes for a time when you or a friend might need to hear them.

Shonda Rhimes Quotes About Meredith's Love Life Will Surprise 'Grey's Anatomy' Fans

Nowadays, Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes isn't involved in the daily minutiae of the medical drama, seeing as she's a little busy casually taking over Netflix's platform for original programming. She may rely on showrunner Krista Vernoff for delivering strong storylines now, but Rhimes still has a soft spot for Meredith Grey ahead of the character's search for new love in Season 15. These Shonda Rhimes quotes about Meredith's love life will surprise anyone who may believe that Rhimes prefers her shows to highlight romance rather than reality.

Nearly four years after Meredith's husband Derek Shepherd died in Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy, the upcoming Season 15 has been pegged as the "season of love." Meredith's quest for lasting love is finally going to be taken seriously this year, and although the series almost forced her to pair with someone immediately after the loss of Derek, Rhimes found Meredith's time on her own essential for the character. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly recently, she said:

After Derek left, it was about really allowing Meredith to stand on her own two feet and figure out who she is and make it more about her career and not about who she's gonna date. Ellen [Pompeo] also had strong feelings about that. I don't have strong feelings about what I want to have happen to her. I do have strong feelings about any one of my female characters basing her existence on whether or not she has a man.

This belief does sweetly align with some earlier, classic moments of Grey's Anatomy. Cristina Yang was particularly aware of her own strength, calling herself brilliant rather than beautiful and reminding Meredith that she was "the sun." While much of the show's drama revolves around love, the women are also given storylines emphasizing their medical specialities and other professional endeavors. Sure, Meredith initially seemed like she was missing a part of herself right after Derek's death, but she's become a fierce leader at the hospital since then. Somewhere in Switzerland, Cristina is definitely proud.

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As Ellen Pompeo signed a two-year deal with the series that would carry her through an unconfirmed sixteenth season, both she and Rhimes have spoken to press about contemplating how Grey's Anatomy could end. It's clear by Season 15's promotion that ABC is gearing itself for an ultimately happy ending, particularly for Meredith, but Rhimes is unsure about the direction she and Vernoff will take for a series finale. She told EW:

I have written the end of the show at least six times. Seriously, every time I felt like, 'this will be how the show ends,' we've gone past those moments so many times that I've stopped trying to come up with envision for it. We just don't end. I have no idea now.

Depending on how her love story goes this season, Meredith may end the series with a man at her side, but we haven't stuck with her for more than a decade just for info on her marital status. As Rhimes reminds us, seeing a female character thrive with or without a guy is why Meredith has earned a spot in fans' hearts for so long. Her love life is only a bonus for viewers, right?

Season 15 of Grey's Anatomy premieres on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. ET in a two-hour episode on ABC.

The Best Quotes From the FLAs, From Lady Gaga to Slick Woods

On Sunday, The Daily Front Row hosted the 5th annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards, honoring the biggest names in the industry. Many of the presenters and honorees are incredibly close, which made for some beautifully heartfelt speeches — and some hilarious jokes from host Celeste Barber. Click here to watch a highlight reel, and read some of the best quotes below.

Celeste Barber on comedy: You might know me from my Instagram account, where I parody photos of really beautiful, rich, and famous people. Photos of you, essentially. I don't want you to be mean to me or anything. It's all in good humor. Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Barber on body positivity: The fashion industry is getting really brave now, and I'm really pumped for it. [It's] all about inclusive bodies and body positivity. It's really good to see. We're seeing it on runways, and we're also starting to see it on some covers of magazines. It's great. All about body positivity, which I am mad for. And I just hope it sticks around. I worry that it's going to be a passing fad, like celery juice, or Tamagotchis, or Jordyn Woods.

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Jennifer Meyer on her favorite memory of Kate Hudson:We went to this school called Crossroads, and there was an alleyway [near the school]. I remember Kate one day walking down the alley and she's in this little dress, and I'm like, "What's happening?" All we wanted to do at that time was dress like Courtney Love, we thought we were all in Hole. Kate sort of started that era at school. She was wearing this tiny little slip dress that was completely see-through. All of us had backpacks and big tee shirts and looked crazy, and I'm like what's happening, and she says," I was just suspended and asked to go home." I'm like,"What happened?" She's like, "My dress is too short and see-through. How rude is that?" Kate was always ahead of her time, always in something cute.

Kate Hudson on entrepreneurship: We live in a world right now where everyone's hustling for something, we all want to make something because we want to be up here. If I was to give anything back about my experience in this, is that authenticity is everything. If you believe in something, believe in yourself — that's the most rewarding part. Whether is becomes the most successful business, or just a business that makes you happy. Authenticity, that's where it all comes from.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on meeting Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia:I was so inspired by their debut collection [for Monse]. It was so different than anything I'd seen before. I wound up staying hours, trying absolutely everything on. Fast forward a few months to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Luncheon where I had the opportunity to wear my first Monse look. A deconstructed, off-the-shoulder shirt and very high waisted, tailored pants, despite being newly pregnant. I frankly have never felt cooler. That's deserving of an award in and of itself. 

Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia on finding out Rosie Huntington-Whitely is a fan: Kim: After our second show Rosie wanted to come see us in our showroom. I was like, "Why is she coming?" I was really nervous. She came with our look one outfit. She bought it on Net-a-Porter, I found out later. I'm grateful that she's our muse and also a shopper.Garcia: You never get both!

Katie Grand on meeting Adriana Lima:One of the first things we did was shoot with Glen Luchford for Harper's Bazaar US. It was a big deal for me. I had never worked for Bazaar before. Adriana was really cute, and really nice, and really charming. She took her belly button piercing out — it was a big diamond that Lenny Kravitz had given to her. We were all really impressed. She wrapped it in some tissue paper and we were like, "Yeah, we'll definitely take care of it". And we threw it away. Thank god there she was, being gorgeous, charming, fine, looking through the rubbish with us. Thank god we found the diamond.

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Adriana Lima on her friendship with Katie Grand:There were times I struggled in my work where I did not feel confident enough, beautiful enough and Katie still chose me to do a campaign… I told her, "You don't know what this means to me right now. I was losing my confidence and you just gave it back to me thank you." This woman is so talented. She has a wonderful heart, truly.

Russell James on what it's like to be Candice Swanepoel's friend:You have to give up some pretty heavy values as far as honesty. Because honesty goes right out the window once you know Candy. When Candy calls and says,"Russ could you possibly present an award to me? Are you doing anything? I don't want to inconvenience you" The only answer that you have, even though you may be on pre-op for dental surgery in Australia, is, "Nope, not doing anything. [I'll] be there."

James on what Swanepoel is like:I refer to Candice as the world's most expensive hippie. Her gentle nature and good intention are visible through the many causes that you really get behind, Candice. We really notice that. A lot of people have their fame and haven't put it to good use, I really see what you're out there doing.

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Candice Swanepoel on her the success of her swimsuit line, Tropic of C:I started it to have a creative outlet where I could be free, where nobody could tell me what to do. It's incredible that in one year we've grown so much. I want to thank my team, who've been amazing. I started it in one of the most busy, almost tumultuous moments of my life, so I want to say thank you to you guys for putting up with me… I was doing fittings pregnant with a baby on one hip through Skype, you really pulled it together.

Courtney Love on meeting Katie Grand for the first time:She got me naked. It was a long time ago, it was in 2000, and she has that effect on a lot of people. Once for Pop Magazine, Katie had these gorgeous pieces from Galliano, Dior for me, but they were all sample size, so we ditched clothing and I stripped off for the shoot. And these images turned out to be amazing "I don't ever need to get naked again" pictures. Frankly, I don't have to show my boobs because Katie did such a good job with them.

Katie Grand on how Courtney Love has inspired her:We named LOVE Magazine after her. It was an old cover and we put "LOVE" across the top and we were like, "We've got to call it LOVE".

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Malika Haqq on the success of PrettyLittleThing:I can honestly say this is a very proud moment for Umar [Kamani, founder and CEO] especially after everything they've accomplished in the past six years. Umar's dedication and passion are a testament to the spirit of PrettyLittleThing. A brand that started with only 20 accessories on it's website is now one of the biggest and most inclusive fashion websites in the world.

James Marsden on Ilaria Urbinati's impressive roster: I am here tonight because two of Ilaria's other clients, some guy named Rami [Malek] and some guy named Bradley [Cooper] have hit their award show quota for the season. So you get me!

Marsden on how Urbinati changed his style: She was not impolite; she was direct. She wasn't cold; she was bold. She's a woman who has impeccable taste and she knows exactly what she wants and she's not afraid to tell you that. That's exactly what I needed in my life. I needed someone to just come and say, "Put this on." Ilaria is the fashion equivalent of ordering a Trust Me at Sugarfish. "Stop talking you dumb actor, just put it on." So I did and continued to, and it was a couple of weeks later and I was getting some GQ best dressed list award that I didn't know existed.

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Ilaria Urbinati on her career: It's a funny time to be a stylist. When I started out, no one really knew what a red carpet stylist was. I remember I worked in retail and the only stylist I knew dressed like the Rolling Stones. Everybody dressed themselves, it was a free for all. Then the Rachel Zoe reality show changed everything.

Urbinati on the best part of her job: If I'm really into something I get to turn it into something creative as my job. If I'm into the '70s, I get to put Donald Glover into all these cool '70s looks for his Star Wars press tour. I got into racing cars, and I got to do a collaboration with Porsche. I'm a Patriots fan and I got to work with NFL. Just all these kind of fun projects, where I get to take all these nerdy things I'm into and turn it into something creative… It's mind boggling to get to work with Gucci on a suit and I get to tell them what I want and they make it for me.

Valérie Messika on what drives her: When I launched my jewelry line 13 years ago, I wanted to break the codes in this industry that I respected so much, but I found it to be a bit too traditional. My real inspiration was, and still is, the fashion. Because fashion is an attitude. Fashion is a state of mind… confidence.

Lady Gaga on Frederic Aspiras:Even saying his full name, as the rockstar artist he has become, I find myself thinking, no. He's not just in my eyes the greatest hair artist in the world. He's the brother I never had, and I call him Freddie.

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Gaga on how Frederic Aspiras had the idea to make her yellow wig: I was sitting in the glam chair, slowly his hands pushed a ripped out page from Italian Vogue with a model who had piss yellow hair. I said Freddie, "What is that!?!" He said, "I know I just was thinking…" and stopped talking, not sure if I wanted to hear his ideas or collaborate with him. I said, "Freddie with this hair style I would look like a Lichtenstein." He said, "Yes!" I said, "This is Pop Art!" Then he said, "What if we added a root to give it your own edge?" I remember I asked him to make the wig right away and began wearing it in my show immediately.

Gaga on her close relationship with Aspiras: That man sitting right there has picked me up off the floor and told me I'm strong and can persevere more times than I could ever count. If I was on the floor, he was right there with me, and then he'd pick me up and work his mastery on my hair and say, "Look at yourself. You are strong. You can do this. This is where you belong." And Freddie, I am here today to tell you this is where you belong.

Frederic Aspiras reacting to Lady Gaga's heartfelt speech: I don't even know where to begin. Thank you Gaga… for ruining my makeup.

Aspiras on how things were when he was growing up: I grew up with a lot of mental health issues, which is something that is very serious and that I want to talk about because of the person I am and being different. Growing up gay, being Asian, not being able to express yourself… At such a young age and having a gift and a talent and not being able to express yourself because you are being bullied, because you are being beaten up every single day, because you love to do hair and you're 13 years old and no one cares or calling you names… all it did was just made me feel very lonely in this world.

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Aspiras on the American dream: What I want to do is dedicate this award tonight to my mother because my mother can not be here tonight. She's a hairdresser, she's an immigrant from Vietnam. She's a woman, a business owner who saved every single penny to start her own business. I am the American dream… It is to fight hard. It is to work through all of your adversaries. It is to fight, it is to demand, it is to believe in yourself, and I wouldn't be here tonight without my chosen family, my friends, who are here tonight also. Without them, this could not happen.

Slick Woods on how her life has changed: Four or five years ago I was sleeping on the bus stop, not too far from here actually. Ashley Stymest found me. He said "Oi!" and I was about to cut him. Who is this man walking up to me? He was like "You want to smoke?" I was like cool, and we smoked. He told me he was a model and I was like, "What's that?" Then I met Stella, then I met my agent Ali Kavoussi, I really appreciate him. My life changed that day. My whole life changed. It's kind of crazy going from being homeless to [extravagant] dinners. Coming into adulthood, having a child. Beautiful baby boy. Being able to change his life and he have a different life like all of you guys have.

Sia on why she left her famous wig at home: This is what my face looks like. The person I'm presenting this award to is my friend, so I wanted to award it to him as my friend and not as a pop star. And also because I thought people might not believe it was me.

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Sia's musical tribute to Christian Siriano: I wrote you a song while I was peeing earlier. It goes like this: Christian you dressed me when I felt like a potato. You dressed me when I was my body shamer. You dressed me even before I was famous. Christian, Christian, Christian. You do your best to make us feel special when not all of us can fit in a sample. It's you who stands here as an example. You're faboo, faboo! Christian! Get your ass onstage, oh Christian!

Christian Siriano on the role of the designer: I knew at a young age that I just wanted to create things for people. I didn't really think about anything else but that. That's what I thought a designer was — a job to do. Early on the goal was to make people feel their very best selves. That's the job.

Siriano on the power of fashion: No matter what size, age, gender — whatever you are, you should feel fabulous in how you present yourself to the world. That is so important. Fashion should make you feel and we all deserve to feel something special. 

Siriano on his accomplishments: The fashion business can really, really hard and break you down. That's something I think about a lot, but I know if I was gone tomorrow and the business was over and I stopped doing what I was doing, that I would leave something behind that was more than just clothes. I would get to leave behind knowing that I got to change the perception of what's beautiful and I got to change someone's life. That someone may have gotten overlooked, once or twice. But I hope they feel great in their clothes.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg birthday: 13 of the Supreme Court Justice’s most inspirational quotes

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has fought tirelessly for gender equality throughout a legal and political career spanning six decades.

At an early age, the Supreme Court Justice's mother instilled a strong work ethic in her daughter, encouraging her to strive for independence in a patriarchal society.

"My mother told me two things constantly. One was to be a lady, and the other was to be independent," Ginsburg once said.

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In 1993, Ginsburg became the second woman to be appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, swearing the oath of office during Bill Clinton's presidency.

Despite recent bouts of ill health, having had surgery to remove cancerous nodules in December 2018, the pioneer remains dedicated to her profession, stating that she will "do this job as long as I can do it full steam". 

As Ginsburg turns 86, have a read of 13 of her most inspirational quotes:

leftCreated with Sketch. rightCreated with Sketch. 1/13 On feminism

'Feminism … I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.' Free to be, if you were a girl—doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Anything you want to be. And if you're a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that's OK too. That notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers - manmade barriers, certainly not heaven sent.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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2/13 On how she wants to be remembered

'Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has. To do something, as my colleague David Souter would say, outside myself. 'Cause I've gotten much more satisfaction for the things that I've done for which I was not paid.' (Interview with MSNBC, 2015)

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3/13 On the advice she'd give women today

'Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' (Speech at Harvard University's 364th Commencement, 2015)

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4/13 On women being included in the conversation

'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. I don't say [the split] should be 50-50. It could be 60 per cent men, 40 per cent women, or the other way around. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.' (Interview with USA Today, 2009)

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5/13 On how she copes with criticism

'Well, I'm dejected, but only momentarily, when I can't get the fifth vote for something I think is very important. But then you go on to the next challenge and you give it your all. You know that these important issues are not going to go away. They are going to come back again and again. There'll be another time, another day.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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6/13 On women's rights

'Women's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy.' (ACLU)

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7/13 On rejection

'You think about what would have happened ... Suppose I had gotten a job as a permanent associate. Probably I would have climbed up the ladder and today I would be a retired partner. So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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8/13 On the biggest issue women face

'In some ways it's the most familiar issue and the largest one. It's, "Who will take the responsibility for bringing up the next generation?" That, I think, is the hardest problem. There can be incentives and encouragement, but women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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9/13 On sexist, unconscious bias

'I think unconscious bias is one of the hardest things to get at. My favorite example is the symphony orchestra. When I was growing up, there were no women in orchestras. Auditioners thought they could tell the difference between a woman playing and a man. Some intelligent person devised a simple solution: Drop a curtain between the auditioners and the people trying out. And, lo and behold, women began to get jobs in symphony orchestras.' (Interview with Elle magazine, 2014)

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10/13 On having a supportive partner

'If you have a caring life partner, you help the other person when that person needs it. I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me.' (Interview with Yahoo, 2014)

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11/13 On how many women should be on the Supreme Court

'People ask me sometimes, when — when do you think it will it be enough? When will there be enough women on the court? And my answer is when there are nine.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015) (There are nine judges on the US Supreme Court)

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12/13 On the impact of discrimination

'We should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society, because we fit into a certain mold ― because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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13/13 On her most treasured talent

'If I had any talent in the world, any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015)

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1/13 On feminism

'Feminism … I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.' Free to be, if you were a girl—doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Anything you want to be. And if you're a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that's OK too. That notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers - manmade barriers, certainly not heaven sent.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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2/13 On how she wants to be remembered

'Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has. To do something, as my colleague David Souter would say, outside myself. 'Cause I've gotten much more satisfaction for the things that I've done for which I was not paid.' (Interview with MSNBC, 2015)

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3/13 On the advice she'd give women today

'Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' (Speech at Harvard University's 364th Commencement, 2015)

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4/13 On women being included in the conversation

'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. I don't say [the split] should be 50-50. It could be 60 per cent men, 40 per cent women, or the other way around. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.' (Interview with USA Today, 2009)

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5/13 On how she copes with criticism

'Well, I'm dejected, but only momentarily, when I can't get the fifth vote for something I think is very important. But then you go on to the next challenge and you give it your all. You know that these important issues are not going to go away. They are going to come back again and again. There'll be another time, another day.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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6/13 On women's rights

'Women's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy.' (ACLU)

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7/13 On rejection

'You think about what would have happened ... Suppose I had gotten a job as a permanent associate. Probably I would have climbed up the ladder and today I would be a retired partner. So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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8/13 On the biggest issue women face

'In some ways it's the most familiar issue and the largest one. It's, "Who will take the responsibility for bringing up the next generation?" That, I think, is the hardest problem. There can be incentives and encouragement, but women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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9/13 On sexist, unconscious bias

'I think unconscious bias is one of the hardest things to get at. My favorite example is the symphony orchestra. When I was growing up, there were no women in orchestras. Auditioners thought they could tell the difference between a woman playing and a man. Some intelligent person devised a simple solution: Drop a curtain between the auditioners and the people trying out. And, lo and behold, women began to get jobs in symphony orchestras.' (Interview with Elle magazine, 2014)

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10/13 On having a supportive partner

'If you have a caring life partner, you help the other person when that person needs it. I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me.' (Interview with Yahoo, 2014)

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11/13 On how many women should be on the Supreme Court

'People ask me sometimes, when — when do you think it will it be enough? When will there be enough women on the court? And my answer is when there are nine.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015) (There are nine judges on the US Supreme Court)

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12/13 On the impact of discrimination

'We should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society, because we fit into a certain mold ― because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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13/13 On her most treasured talent

'If I had any talent in the world, any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015)

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Several Twitter users have been sending Ginsburg well-wishes on her birthday.

"Happy 86th Birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has spent her life fighting for equality. You are an inspiration to everyone and my personal hero," one person wrote.

"BIG happy birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg! My love and respect for such an incredible woman can't adequately be put into words," another added.

"Here's to many more years of fighting the good fight!"

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A biopic documenting the early stages of Ginsburg's career, titled On the Basis of Sex, was released in 2018.

Starring Felicity Jones as Ginsburg and Armie Hammer as her husband, the late Martin David Ginsburg, the film depicts the then-attorney taking on a tax case that altered the way courts in the US consider gender discrimination.

A documentary about Ginsburg's life and career, called RBG, was premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

The film went on to win Best Political Documentary at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, in addition to receiving several other award wins and nominations.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg birthday: 13 of the Supreme Court Justice’s most inspirational quotes

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has fought tirelessly for gender equality throughout a legal and political career spanning six decades.

At an early age, the Supreme Court Justice's mother instilled a strong work ethic in her daughter, encouraging her to strive for independence in a patriarchal society.

"My mother told me two things constantly. One was to be a lady, and the other was to be independent," Ginsburg once said.

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In 1993, Ginsburg became the second woman to be appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, swearing the oath of office during Bill Clinton's presidency.

Despite recent bouts of ill health, having had surgery to remove cancerous nodules in December 2018, the pioneer remains dedicated to her profession, stating that she will "do this job as long as I can do it full steam". 

As Ginsburg turns 86, have a read of 13 of her most inspirational quotes:

leftCreated with Sketch. rightCreated with Sketch. 1/13 On feminism

'Feminism … I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.' Free to be, if you were a girl—doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Anything you want to be. And if you're a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that's OK too. That notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers - manmade barriers, certainly not heaven sent.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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2/13 On how she wants to be remembered

'Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has. To do something, as my colleague David Souter would say, outside myself. 'Cause I've gotten much more satisfaction for the things that I've done for which I was not paid.' (Interview with MSNBC, 2015)

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3/13 On the advice she'd give women today

'Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' (Speech at Harvard University's 364th Commencement, 2015)

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4/13 On women being included in the conversation

'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. I don't say [the split] should be 50-50. It could be 60 per cent men, 40 per cent women, or the other way around. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.' (Interview with USA Today, 2009)

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5/13 On how she copes with criticism

'Well, I'm dejected, but only momentarily, when I can't get the fifth vote for something I think is very important. But then you go on to the next challenge and you give it your all. You know that these important issues are not going to go away. They are going to come back again and again. There'll be another time, another day.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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6/13 On women's rights

'Women's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy.' (ACLU)

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7/13 On rejection

'You think about what would have happened ... Suppose I had gotten a job as a permanent associate. Probably I would have climbed up the ladder and today I would be a retired partner. So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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8/13 On the biggest issue women face

'In some ways it's the most familiar issue and the largest one. It's, "Who will take the responsibility for bringing up the next generation?" That, I think, is the hardest problem. There can be incentives and encouragement, but women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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9/13 On sexist, unconscious bias

'I think unconscious bias is one of the hardest things to get at. My favorite example is the symphony orchestra. When I was growing up, there were no women in orchestras. Auditioners thought they could tell the difference between a woman playing and a man. Some intelligent person devised a simple solution: Drop a curtain between the auditioners and the people trying out. And, lo and behold, women began to get jobs in symphony orchestras.' (Interview with Elle magazine, 2014)

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10/13 On having a supportive partner

'If you have a caring life partner, you help the other person when that person needs it. I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me.' (Interview with Yahoo, 2014)

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11/13 On how many women should be on the Supreme Court

'People ask me sometimes, when — when do you think it will it be enough? When will there be enough women on the court? And my answer is when there are nine.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015) (There are nine judges on the US Supreme Court)

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12/13 On the impact of discrimination

'We should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society, because we fit into a certain mold ― because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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13/13 On her most treasured talent

'If I had any talent in the world, any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015)

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1/13 On feminism

'Feminism … I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.' Free to be, if you were a girl—doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Anything you want to be. And if you're a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that's OK too. That notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers - manmade barriers, certainly not heaven sent.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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2/13 On how she wants to be remembered

'Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has. To do something, as my colleague David Souter would say, outside myself. 'Cause I've gotten much more satisfaction for the things that I've done for which I was not paid.' (Interview with MSNBC, 2015)

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3/13 On the advice she'd give women today

'Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' (Speech at Harvard University's 364th Commencement, 2015)

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4/13 On women being included in the conversation

'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. I don't say [the split] should be 50-50. It could be 60 per cent men, 40 per cent women, or the other way around. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.' (Interview with USA Today, 2009)

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5/13 On how she copes with criticism

'Well, I'm dejected, but only momentarily, when I can't get the fifth vote for something I think is very important. But then you go on to the next challenge and you give it your all. You know that these important issues are not going to go away. They are going to come back again and again. There'll be another time, another day.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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6/13 On women's rights

'Women's rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people should enjoy.' (ACLU)

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7/13 On rejection

'You think about what would have happened ... Suppose I had gotten a job as a permanent associate. Probably I would have climbed up the ladder and today I would be a retired partner. So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.' (Interview with Makers, 2012)

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8/13 On the biggest issue women face

'In some ways it's the most familiar issue and the largest one. It's, "Who will take the responsibility for bringing up the next generation?" That, I think, is the hardest problem. There can be incentives and encouragement, but women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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9/13 On sexist, unconscious bias

'I think unconscious bias is one of the hardest things to get at. My favorite example is the symphony orchestra. When I was growing up, there were no women in orchestras. Auditioners thought they could tell the difference between a woman playing and a man. Some intelligent person devised a simple solution: Drop a curtain between the auditioners and the people trying out. And, lo and behold, women began to get jobs in symphony orchestras.' (Interview with Elle magazine, 2014)

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10/13 On having a supportive partner

'If you have a caring life partner, you help the other person when that person needs it. I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me.' (Interview with Yahoo, 2014)

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11/13 On how many women should be on the Supreme Court

'People ask me sometimes, when — when do you think it will it be enough? When will there be enough women on the court? And my answer is when there are nine.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015) (There are nine judges on the US Supreme Court)

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12/13 On the impact of discrimination

'We should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society, because we fit into a certain mold ― because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.' (Interview with ABC News Correspondent Lynn Sherr, 2000)

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13/13 On her most treasured talent

'If I had any talent in the world, any talent that God could give me, I would be a great diva.' (Talk at Georgetown University, Washington, 2015)

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Several Twitter users have been sending Ginsburg well-wishes on her birthday.

"Happy 86th Birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has spent her life fighting for equality. You are an inspiration to everyone and my personal hero," one person wrote.

"BIG happy birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg! My love and respect for such an incredible woman can't adequately be put into words," another added.

"Here's to many more years of fighting the good fight!"

Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds

A biopic documenting the early stages of Ginsburg's career, titled On the Basis of Sex, was released in 2018.

Starring Felicity Jones as Ginsburg and Armie Hammer as her husband, the late Martin David Ginsburg, the film depicts the then-attorney taking on a tax case that altered the way courts in the US consider gender discrimination.

A documentary about Ginsburg's life and career, called RBG, was premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

The film went on to win Best Political Documentary at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, in addition to receiving several other award wins and nominations.

25 Best Disney Movie Quotes To Share With The Person You Love

Disney movies taught us a thing or two about love.

Disney movies have taught us about many things, from friendship to trust to love, the last being one of the most important lessons we can learn.

Sometimes the lesson is learned indirectly. For example, when Beauty looks past Beast's appearance and falls for the man he truly is, we learn that character is more important than looks. Other times, Disney characters simply describe what it means to be in love.

Words are powerful and it's natural to want to search for the perfect way to express your love when you are feeling such a strong emotion. But often times, even though we feel something, it does not necessarily mean we can express it. 

RELATED: 21 'Alice In Wonderland' Quotes That Will Help You Believe In The Magic Of Life

Love is such an amazing feeling that it's difficult to correctly convey through words. That's where Disney comes in. Movies like "Tangled," "Finding Nemo," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Peter Pan" give us great examples and quotes of what love truly means.

That is why we have gathered some beautiful quotes from Disney that speak to the mysteries of love. Some of these quotes explain how we feel when we are in love and some revel in the magic of love, but they all are examples of what true love means.

RELATED: Why The 'Sunday Kind Of Love' Is The Best Love

When you're feeling the love, share one (or all) of these 25 Disney quotes with the person you love to show them how much they mean to you.

1. When spending time together is your favorite thing to do.

"A day spent with you is my favorite day. So today is my new favorite day." —  Winnie the Pooh

2. When they feel like home.

"When I look at you, I can feel it. I look at you, and I'm home." —  Finding Nemo

3. When they become your dream.

"You were my new dream." —  Tangled

4. When your broken heart still seems to be full somehow.

"I never expected that you could have a broken heart and love with it too, so much that it does not seem broken at all." —  Peter Pan

5. When you feel like you're creating special memories.

"Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories." — Aladdin

6. When forever doesn't seem long enough.

"I used to believe in forever. But now I think forever is too short." — Winnie the Pooh

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7. When you feel like you've found "the one."

"You're the one, the one that I've been looking for." — The Little Mermaid

8. When the heart understands all.

"Listen with your heart: you will understand." — Pocahontas

9. When just knowing them is enough.

"I'd rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you." — Pocahontas

10. When it feels like fate brought you together.

"I'm where I'm meant to be." — Tangled

11. When you'd follow them anywhere.

"So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned." — Peter Pan

12. When they are always in your heart.

"You may be gone from my sight. But you are never gone from my heart." — Winnie the Pooh

RELATED: 50 Love Quotes Guaranteed To Make You Feel Things

13. When distance cannot separate you.

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever." — Winnie the Pooh

14. When you love them for who they are.

"Like so many things, it is not what is outside but what is inside that counts." — Aladdin

15. When dreams and memories mean something special.

"In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams...that is where you and I shall meet." — Through the Looking Glass

16. When love feels like magic.

"All you need is faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust." — Peter Pan

17. When feelings become more important than other things.

"How do you spell 'love'?" — Piglet

"You don't spell it, you feel it." — Pooh

18. When you make memories without even realizing it.

"We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun." — Winnie the Pooh

19. When your love becomes an adventure.

"As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen." — Winnie the Pooh

20. When you'd do anything for them.

"Some people are worth melting for." — Frozen

21. When you never want to leave their side.

"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." — Winnie the Pooh

22. When you will always be there for them.

"When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark." —  Alice in Wonderland

23. When good things seem incomplete without them.

"My dream wouldn't be complete without you in it." —  The Princess and the Frog

24. When your dream comes true.

"So this is the miracle that I've been dreaming of." — Cinderella

25. When it seems like you are meant to be.

"For it is plain, as anyone can see: We're simply meant to be." — The Nightmare Before Christmas

RELATED: The Best Relationship Quotes Of All Time — To Help You Say 'I Love You' In 50 New Ways

Love is life's greatest gift, which is why people have a passion for love quotes - and we've got you covered. When it comes to saying "I love you", the truth about marriage, or even finding the perfect love quote for your guy, we have all the cute (or sexy!) quotes you need.

Mehruba Chowdhury is a writer who covers astrology, pop culture and relationship topics.