As a young woman growing up in a world full of negativity, every now and again we tend to lose faith - faith in others, and, even worse, faith in ourselves. We lose sight of what is important. We doubt ourselves and our ability to obtain our goals. Below are some quotes from women who inspire me, because they, too, once felt the way that we all do; but with belief in themselves, they were able to accomplish everything they aspired to do.

1. “I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.” - Audrey Hepburn



2. “I think you can do your own thing as long as you're not hurting anybody else--that's been my philosophy ever since I was a little girl.” - Bettie Page

3. "There are no ugly women, but there are women who do not know that they are beautiful." - Vivien Leigh


4. “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” - Marilyn Monroe

5. “Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.” - Judy Garland

6. "One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. " - Lucille Ball

7. "I am basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do." - Grace Kelly

8. "Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes, you can grab it." - Julie Andrews

9. “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” - Sophia Loren

10. “You just do it. You force yourself to get up. You force yourself to put one foot before the other, and G-- damn it, you refuse to let it get to you. You fight. You cry. You curse. Then you go about the business of living. That’s how I’ve done it. There’s no other way.” - Elizabeth Taylor