“I don’t intend to breastfeed the nation. I plan to lead it.”
– Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Inspired hugely by the quote from Iceland’s first female President, I asked other notable women whom I know and respect for a few words to think about on Women’s Day. Here they are from Sigourney Weaver and Diane Von Furstenberg to my daughter Domino, who has, as we see here, always held my hands in hers.
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“Vigdis was an early environmental activist. She fought for girls and women in Iceland and for a saner greener more inclusive world. We can do this!”
– Sigourney Weaver, Award-Winning Actress
“Fear is not an option.”
– Diane von Furstenberg, Celebrated Fashion Designer
“Always be kind to everyone you meet however tired you are. It’s a golden currency and will be returned to you a thousand times over.”
– Ruth Chapman, Founder of Matches Fashion
“I’ve always loved the notion that lighting someone else’s candle doesn’t take away light from your own. May we continue to light each other’s lights and make the world brighter.”
– Danielle Snyder, Co-Founder of DanniJo
“Everything is within reach if we fight for it with dignity.”
– Carolina Herrera, Celebrated Fashion Designer
“Never have a sword fight.”
– Domino Flint Wood
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