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Quotes About Assertiveness

Declare today "sacred timeoff limits to everyone, unless invited by you. Take care of your personal wants and needs. Say no, graciously but firmly, to others' demands."
~ Oprah Winfrey
The bottom line is that you only have the rights you fight for.
~ Tim Ferriss
As we have throughout this century, we will lead with the power of our example, but be prepared, when necessary, to make an example of our power.
~ William J. Clinton
In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.
~ Beyonce Knowles
Confidence is a very important thing. But confidence isn't something you just develop by saying "I'm going to do this or that." You really have to believe it.
~ Donald Trump
Don't back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for yourself builds self confidence and self esteem.
~ Oprah Winfrey
Do no harm, but take no shit.
~ laiseen
Flee from those who seek to make you doubt yourself!
~ Joko Ono
An elephant does not need to pick a fight to let the whole jungle know of its strength.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
[He] said don't let them take you over. Walk into the room knowing you are the best. Shoulders back, chin up. Their attitudes will totally change.
~ Misty Copeland
She made the mistake of raising me to have a voice
~ Melissa Grushetski
I don't want other people to decide what I am. I want to decide that for myself.
~ Emma Watson
Never chase people in your life. No one is worthier than you to be chased.
~ Avijeet Das
Never explain, never retract, never apologize. Just get the thing done and let them howl.
~ Nellie L. McClung
I am bold as a lion.
~ Lailah Gifty Akita
You are entitled to your opinion but you are not entitled to dictate mine.
~ Michelle N. Onuorah
Finally I was able to see that if I had a contribution I wanted to make, I must do it, despite what others said. That I was OK the way I was. That it was all right to be strong.
~ Wangari Maathai
Only cowards leave words unspoken.
~ A.D. Posey
Nobody can treat you like a liability without your approval
~ Ane Krstevska
All ways remember, incoming fire has the right of way.
~ James Wilson
Our own way is what our heart wants, and do not let others influence us.
~ Jan Jansen
Boldly! That was the great and powerful key. Preach boldly! Love boldly! Jog boldly! And most crucial of all, do not approach God whining or begging, but boldly—as a child of the King. "I
~ Jan Karon
cats." "A fellow named Robert Heinlein said, 'Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
~ Jan Karon
I think being pissed is a good thing," Eleonore said. "If you're just a little angry, then you let things go, but if you're really pissed, you make sure that things change. I've made a lot of positive changes in my life because of being pissed.
~ Jana Deleon