Nellie Bly

"I have always measured my life by the work I left behind."

"The power to transform the world lies within each person."

"I refused to accept that my gender limited my potential."

"One must cultivate the will to persist through adversity."

"I have always believed that every person deserves justice."

"The greatest adventure is the pursuit of truth."

"I sought to use my voice for those without one."

"Success requires both vision and the willingness to work."

"I have always valued authenticity in all things."

"The world needs people willing to live boldly."

"I refused to let fear dictate my choices."

"Progress is made by those who refuse to accept limitations."

"I have always believed that understanding precedes change."

"The human capacity for growth is limitless."

"I sought to reveal injustice wherever I found it."

"I have always measured my worth by my contributions to others."

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

"Energy rightly applied can accomplish anything."

"I always made up my mind that if everyone else had cowardice, I would not."

"A woman must have money and a room of her own to think well."

"You can do anything you set your mind to if you believe strongly enough."

"I got my news from the most reliable source—personal observation."

"Beware of those who would judge you by a different standard than they judge themselves."

"The most difficult thing for any woman is to admit she has been wrong."

"Life is too short to be unhappy."

"Never accept 'impossible' as a truth."

"Women are the equal of men in all respects, and time will prove it."

"The secret to happiness is knowing what you want and working toward it."

"I do not believe in the doctrine of the greatest happiness for the greatest number."

"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark."