Quotes for Nasty Women: Empowering Wisdom From Women Who Break the Rules

When Donald Trump referred to Hilary Clinton as "such a nasty woman" during the final presidential debate of 2016, women everywhere felt a jolt of recognition - whatever their politics or feelings about Clinton. In response, they promptly turned his insult into an empowering slogan. Quotes for Nasty Women celebrates the now-iconic phrase with a collection of quotations by and about strong women.

These potent declarations of empowerment come from figures in ancient history like Cleopatra; early leaders of the feminist movement like Sojourner Truth and Elizabeth Cady Stanton; literary greats like J.K. Rowling and Margaret Atwood; feminist icons such as Gloria Steinem and Alice Walker; politicians and community leaders from Malala Yousafzai to Michelle Obama; groundbreakers in science, business, sports, culture, and the arts; celebrities; and more.