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12 quotes on making an impact from inspiring women

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It is International Women’s Day and we want to celebrate women all over the world who work to make the world a better place. Today, especially, be inspired to support the women in your life and empowered in your pursuit to uplift others.

“Being a working mom, you want to make a difference in our schools, which is making a difference in our children and ultimately it’s making a difference in our community.” —Kimora Lee Simmons

“The Bible says that Christians are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. On the job, in the grocery store, even among unsaved friends and family members, God’s people are there to bring seasoning to an unsavory situation.” —Joyce Meyer

“The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. Somebody who may not look like you. May not call God the same name you call God… I may not dance your dances or speak your language. But be a blessing to somebody. That’s what I think.” —Maya Angelou

“Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.” —Rosa Parks

“You do only live once, and I feel like if I’m able to make a difference on this planet and leave it just a little better than I found it, then I’ve done my job.” —Bindi Irwin

“If we are to better the future we must disturb the present.” —Catherine Booth

“A Christian reveals true humility by showing the gentleness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which elevate and ennoble the most sacred message that has come to our world.” —Ellen G. White

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” —Harriet Tubman

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” —Malala Yousafzai

“Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.” —Shari Arison

“Often we set out to make a difference in the lives of others only to discover we have made a difference in our own.” —Ellie Braun-Haley

“When women are empowered, they make an enormous impact on the world.” —Mandy Moore

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