Jessica Valenti Quotes

The implications of likability are long-lasting and serious. Women adjust their behavior to be likable and as a result have less power in the world. And this desire to be liked and accepted goes beyond the boardroom - it's an issue that comes up for women in their personal lives as well, especially as they become more opinionated and outspoken.

Jessica Valenti

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: November 1, 1978

Topics

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I just really don't like being the center of attention that much. It's kind of ironic.

Jimmy Fallon

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No matter what shape or size you are, you should feel confident in your own skin. You should feel like a beautiful woman, no matter what!

Joanna Krupa

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We might be shifting away from a Eurocentric view of the United States into something that's much more multicultural, multinational, and Chinese food is just one slice of that.

Jennifer Lee

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Women who marry early are often overly enamored of the kind of man who looks great in wedding pictures and passes the maid of honor his telephone number.

Anna Quindlen

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I was never attracted to being a very proficient singer or player. I suppose I was interested in creating a vision; in the same way I was very drawn to tension within cinema.

Siouxsie Sioux

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So I'd rather have a defense that's successful where everyone's comfortable in their positions.

Michael Strahan

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Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts.

Jose Saramago

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I did come to L.A. to try to get on TV and get in front of a camera, so I could have a stage career in New York.

Jon Bernthal

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In sport you always think the strongest guy should be going for it and getting the best results. The thing is, cycling also has a very important team aspect, which I don't think that a lot of people fully grasp.

Chris Froome

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And for me, the real world involves everything: risk, danger, beauty, energy, all we meet with in the real world.

Christo

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I buy extra virgin olive oil by the case (much less expensive this way) and reach for it several times a day. I use it to marinate and cook my protein, saute my vegetables, and drizzle on my salads.

Suzanne Somers

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I would like to make sleeping my new hobby, except that I'm too tired, really, to have a hobby. But a girl can always dream.

Susan Orlean

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