34 Quotes About Strong Daughters And How To Raise Them

Last updated on November 29th, 2024 at 12:08 pm

There is no greater responsibility than raising a strong, brave daughter. Here are some quotes about strong daughters I personally love – and thought you might too!

What does raising a strong daughter mean?

To me, it means helping girls feel heard, capable, powerful and confident. It means supporting them to take action and make positive choices. It means encouraging them to believe in themselves and take care of themselves, while also caring and being considerate about others.

I’ve loved reading quotes about raising strong daughters since my daughter arrived 10 years ago. Below are some of my favourite “Raising Strong Daughters quotes”. I hope you find some that make you smile.

I’ve separated these quotes about strong daughters into three sections:

• Inspirational Quotes For Girls (put these on the wall of your daughter’s bedroom)
• Fierce Strong Willed Daughter Quotes (celebrate that feistiness)
• Teenage Daughter Quotes: Advice For Parents (because sometimes we need it)!

Quotes About Raising Strong Daughters: Inspirational Quotes For Girls

• “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants” – Coco Chanel

• “Find out who you are and do it on purpose” – Dolly Parton

• “The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before” – Albert Einstein

• “Be a girl with adventure, a lady with confidence and a woman with bravery” – Aly Aubrey

• “Girls should never be afraid to be smart” – Emma Watson

• “I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world” – Malala Yousafzai

• “As for my girls, I’ll raise them to think they breathe fire” – Jessica Kirkland

• “Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice” – Bethany Hamilton

• “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else” – Judy Garland

• “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness” – Oprah Winfrey

• “You are beautiful. You are valuable. You are enough” – Unknown

• “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. Duboi

• “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” – Proverbs 31:25

• “Daughters are like flowers—they fill the world with beauty, grace, and strength.” – Unknown

Fierce Strong Willed Daughter Quotes

• “Strong women don’t have ‘attitudes’, we have standards” – Marilyn Monroe

• “Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work. If you’re focusing on the glass ceiling, focusing on what you don’t have, focusing on the limitations, then you will be limited” – Ava Duvernay

• “Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where a backbone ought to be” – Clementine Paddleford

• “You can waste your lives drawing lines or you can live your life crossing them” – Shonda Rhimes

• “The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others, who will love and be loved. Women who live bravely, both tender and fierce. Women of indomitable will.” – Amy Tenney

• “Raising a strong daughter means teaching her to embrace her uniqueness, to love herself fiercely, and to walk her own path with confidence. It’s about empowering her to be the best version of herself.” – Kemi Sogunle

• “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everyone else.” – Unknown

• “Raising a daughter is like preparing her to be a warrior in a world full of challenges. Arm her with wisdom, empower her with love, and she will conquer anything.” – Chanda Kaushik

• “A strong daughter knows that she is worth more than what society tells her. She believes in her own abilities, dreams big, and breaks through barriers.” – Jodi Picoult

Teenage Daughter Quotes: Best Advice For Parents

• “A daughter is a reflection of her mother’s strength and resilience. As she grows, let her see the fire within you, so she may always know the power that lies within herself.” – Unknown

• “Raising a daughter is not about moulding her into a predetermined shape, but about giving her the freedom to create her own path and embrace her true self.” – Angie Thomas

• “A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.” – Unknown

• “To my daughter, I will say ‘See your beauty without a compliment or a mirror.'” – Della Hicks-Wilson

• “Raising a daughter is not about shielding her from the world; it’s about equipping her with the tools to thrive in it.” – Michelle Obama

• “Raising a strong daughter means teaching her to embrace her imperfections, to love herself unconditionally, and to stand tall in a world that often tries to bring her down.” – Megan Street

• “Raising a daughter is an opportunity to shape a future leader, a change-maker, and a compassionate soul. It’s about fostering her strengths and encouraging her to make a positive difference in the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

• Raising a daughter is like watering your own garden. Nurture her, watch her grow, and give her the tools she needs to bloom into a strong and confident woman.” – Laurel Atherton

• “A strong woman knows she has strength enough for her journey, but a daughter with a strong mother knows she has strength enough for the world.” – Unknown

• “Empower your daughter with love, inspire her with strength, and teach her the power of her own voice. Let her know that she can conquer anything and be unapologetically herself.” – Heather Stillufsen

• “Teach your daughter to be bold, to be brave, to be kind, and to believe in herself. In doing so, you are giving her the tools to change the world.” – Lisa Bloom

If you’re a fan of great parenting quotes, take a look at 34 Quotes About Parenting Teenagers, plus my growth mindset quotes for kids and quotes on having a winning attitude.

My friendship quotes are fantastic to share with your kids, plus my tips on how to support your children to have meaningful friendships are bound to come in handy too.