Quotes About Assertiveness

I wish I had the nerve not to tip.

I can afford to say what I wish.

I wish I was harder; I wish I didn't care so much about being the nice girl all the time because a lot of the time people can take kindness for weakness, so I wish I had a little bit more 'oomph' in me.

Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes.

My delivery can be intense, but it's intense because I need to be heard. I know that people don't usually listen, as it relates to constructive criticism, without getting offended. So, I speak my mind with an attitude that I don't care if you get offended; I just want you to get the message.

If there's ever a woman who's smart, funny, or witty, people are afraid of that, so they don't write that. They only write parts for women where they let everything be steamrolled over them, where they let people wipe their feet all over them.

I know it sounds like I'm playing all these wives and girlfriends, but they're not waiting at home. I wear the pants.

A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.

I have an independent streak. You know, it's kind of hard to tell a independent woman what to do.

I am a gorgeous woman. That's not me being egotistical or narcissistic. It's just a fact, I'm a knockout.

I am a woman above everything else.

I'm a strong, independent woman.

I'm a strong black woman, and I cannot be intimidated. I cannot be undermined.

There is nothing more beautiful than a confident woman.

Women's Lib? Oh, I'm afraid it doesn't interest me one bit. I've been so liberated it hurts.

The term 'alpha female' originated in my field of animal behavior, but has acquired new meaning. It refers to women who are in charge, for example, by flirting and dating on their own terms. It is also used maliciously for a loud-mouthed, controlling woman who has no patience with deviating opinions.

I've always been attracted to women who are assertive and have confidence - qualities older women possess. They've been on the Earth a little longer. They're more seasoned. They don't play games. They know what they want, and they're not afraid to tell you.

We needed to be assertive as women in those days - assertive and aggressive - and the degree to which we had to be that way depended on where you were. I had to be.

I'm so tired of men who are afraid to hurt women's feelings.

Whether it's salary or a promotion or a job, I think it's important for women to ask for what they think they deserve.

People appreciate a confident man. They love a strong man, and when it comes to a woman, I don't know if people just expect women not to speak up for themselves or be weak or just always be the follow-behind, but I'm proud that I'm in a generation of leaders. I'm proud that I'm surrounded by very strong women.

People who keep dogs are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves.

Be always sure you are right - then go ahead.

If you like going a certain way, then be bold and do it.