Quotes about Assertiveness

I do not deserve and will not tolerate abuse or constant mistreatment.

The power to take charge was in my hands; all I had to do was believe it.

Stop being tomented by everyone else's reaction to you.

If women want any rights more than they's got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it.

We have the truth and we need not be afraid to say so.

The daughters of God don't brake for jerks.

Raising children who are hopeful and who have the courage to be vulnerable means stepping back and letting them experience disappointment, deal with conflict, learn how to assert themselves, and have the opportunity to fail. If we're always following our children into the arena, hushing the critics, and assuring their victory, they'll never learn that they have the ability to dare greatly on their own.

Have courage" therefore means "Let your center speak.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

There are no 'strong women.' And men, don't say, 'Real men don't try to bully women.' If a woman attacks you, you fight back.

Always, every now and then, I had given her a hard time, just to keep her in line. Every once in a while a woman seems to need, in fact wants this too.

Don't waste your energy trying to convince people to understand you. Your time is too valuable to try to prove yourself to people.