Being a strong independent woman is always not as easy as it sounds. Yes, you always know what to do and you know how to balance your heart and mind but sometimes life gets rough and all we need is a little inspiration, besides being confident doesn’t mean you don’t need any self-improvement. From iconic figures like Coco Chanel, to modern women like Sophia Amoruso, here are ten inspirational quotes every woman should live by.

1. "Don't be like the rest of them, darling. In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." —Coco Chanel

2. "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." —Maya Angelou

3. "The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years." —Audrey Hepburn

4. "A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world."  —Marilyn Monroe

5. "I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back." ―Malala Yousafzai

6. "Women, like men, should try to do the impossible, and when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others." —Amelia Earhart

7. "A woman is like a tea bag—you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water." —Eleanor Roosevelt

8. "We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead."—Beyoncé

9. "Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content." —Helen Keller

10. "I have three pieces of advice I want you to remember: Don't ever grow up. Don't become a bore. Don't let The Man get to you." —Sophia Amoruso