Nellie Bly

"Time is precious and should not be wasted on trivial pursuits."

"The mind grows stronger through challenge and adversity."

"I refused to accept the limitations placed upon women."

"Compassion is the foundation of all good journalism."

"I have always believed in fighting for the underdog."

"Change requires courage and conviction."

"The truth, however uncomfortable, must be told."

"I sought to give voice to those without voices."

"Progress is made by those willing to challenge the status quo."

"Intelligence knows no gender."

"I measured my life by the impact I made."

"One must have the will to succeed before success arrives."

"The world is full of injustice that demands our attention."

"I lived to tell stories that matter."

"Fear is only an obstacle if you allow it to be."

"The pen is mightier than any weapon."

"I chose my own path and refused to apologize for it."

"Greatness comes from persistence through difficulty."

"I have always valued independence above all else."

"The world needs people willing to ask difficult questions."

"Hard work is the price of accomplishment."

"I believed that understanding comes through direct experience."

"Life is too short to settle for mediocrity."

"Every person has worth and deserves to be heard."

"I sought to reveal the world as it truly was."

"Ambition is not a sin if it serves a greater good."

"The human spirit is capable of remarkable things."

"I have always believed in the power of action over words alone."

"Opportunity favors those who are prepared to seize it."

"I refused to be confined by society's expectations."