Portrait of Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem

Feminist leader

Contemporary influential 179 sayings

Sayings by Gloria Steinem

The idea that women are 'our own worst enemies' forces us to admit that we don't have the power to be, even if we wanted too.

pre-2015 — Debunking a common trope about women, mentioned in 'My Life on the Road'
General Unverifiable

I finally had an aha about it which is that we are mostly uh women as well as men raised by women when we're children. and we come to think that female Authority is only appropriate to Childhood. so I think especially for men when they see a powerful woman they feel regressed to Childhood.

pre-2024 — Interview about men's perception of powerful women
General Unverifiable

If you are not a feminist in love, you fail to recognize someone who does not love you. Feminism makes love easier. Otherwise, there is the danger of feeling romantically drawn to someone who does not see you as an equal.

pre-2000s — On love and feminism
Relationships Unverifiable

There were never that many women stand-up comics in the past because the power to make people laugh is also a power that gets people upset.

pre-2017 — Discussing women in comedy
General Unverifiable

The makers of the game Monopoly have announced they're coming out with a female version of the game called Miss Monopoly. It's just like regular Monopoly but when you pass go you only get $158. And that's only if you're white.

2019 — Joke delivered on 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell' segment, Late Night with Seth Meyers
General Unverifiable

National Pancake Day was last month. Finally, a day to celebrate white women's flat asses.

2019 — Joke delivered on 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell' segment, Late Night with Seth Meyers
General Unverifiable

NASA recently held their first all-female spacewalk. They got lost. (Followed by Steinem's reaction: 'how dare you, you told me it would be okay. it's it's it's the guys who need the map oh my god shame on you black women and lesbians and feminist icons are liars.')

2019 — Joke delivered and reacted to on 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell' segment, Late Night with Seth Meyers
Life & Aging Unverifiable

Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.

1992 — Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
General Confirmed

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

Unknown — Various speeches and writings
General Unverifiable

The art of life is not to be a slave to your own desires.

Unknown — Attributed, general philosophy
Life & Aging Unverifiable

The most revolutionary act is to tell the truth.

1970s — Various speeches and writings
General Unverifiable

Self-esteem isn't a luxury; it's a profound spiritual need.

1992 — Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
General Unverifiable

The surest way to be a feminist is to be a woman and to refuse to be silenced.

Unknown — Attributed, general sentiment
General Unverifiable

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

Unknown — Interview
General Unverifiable

Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.

1970s — Various speeches and writings
General Unverifiable

I'm not a feminist, but I play one on TV.

1970s — Humorous self-description, reflecting public perception
General Unverifiable

Women are not going to be equal outside the home until men are equal inside it.

1980s — Various speeches and writings
General Unverifiable

The first myth of management is that it exists.

Unknown — Attributed, general philosophy
General Unverifiable

The surest way to be lonely is to be married to a man who is not your friend.

1992 — Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
General Unverifiable

I have met no man I consider my superior.

1971 — Interview with People magazine
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable
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