Betty Friedan

"Living authentically means sometimes disappointing others' expectations."

"The intellectual development of women has always threatened power structures."

"The feminine mystique has succeeded in burying millions of American women alive."

"A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle."

"Women are human beings, first and foremost, not just wives and mothers."

"The problem that has no name is the dissatisfaction of millions of women."

"It is easier to live through someone else than to become complete yourself."

"We refuse to accept the tired old patterns and stereotypes about women's roles."

"Each woman must discover her own identity separate from the roles society assigns."

"The ability to think for oneself is the first step toward genuine freedom."

"We must stop accepting the idea that women exist primarily to serve others."

"Education opens doors that lead women toward meaningful and authentic lives."

"A woman's sense of self should not be defined by her relationship status."

"The feminine mystique tells women that fulfillment comes only through domesticity."

"Women must demand recognition as full participants in society and the workplace."

"Real freedom means the right to choose your own path, whatever that may be."

"The unexamined life leads to acceptance of oppressive social conditions."

"Women's magazines perpetuate false images of what women should be and want."

"Breaking free from old patterns requires both courage and determination."

"A woman's potential is unlimited when she refuses to accept artificial limitations."

"We must create a new image of femininity that includes ambition and intellect."

"The problem begins when we teach girls to seek identity through others."

"True fulfillment comes from pursuing one's own dreams and aspirations."

"Women have been conditioned to fear their own power and capability."

"Society benefits when women are free to contribute their full talents and abilities."

"The mystique robs women of the chance to discover who they really are."

"Equality means women have the right to make meaningful choices about their lives."

"We must challenge the assumption that motherhood is women's only true purpose."

"A woman's worth should never be measured by her appearance or marital status."

"The feminine mystique is a trap that keeps women from realizing their potential."