It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task.
VirgilRead
People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate.' I would say, 'Watch this.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes defiance against stereotypes and encourages individual capability regardless of gender.
Hayley Wickenheiser's quote speaks to the challenge of societal norms that suggest certain activities, like playing hockey or skating, are not suitable for girls. By asserting 'Watch this,' she not only showcases her determination to break these stereotypes but also empowers others to pursue their passions despite societal expectations.
Themes
GirlsHockeyStereotypesEmpowermentDefiance
In practice
Example use cases
In a Women's Empowerment conference, one could use this quote to inspire young girls to pursue sports.
Similar quotes
To those people doubting Serena Williams, writing her off - do not do that to a champion.
Martina NavratilovaRead
I am never proud to participate in violence, yet I know that each of us must care enough for ourselves that we can be ready and able to come to our own defense when and wherever needed.
Maya AngelouRead
I can see quite clearly that if there was a single event that launched me on the road to ultimate involvement at the heart of South African politics, it was an assault on an African woman by her white employer in a kitchen in Fort Hare.
Oliver TamboRead
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.
Philip SidneyRead
For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.
Sitting BullRead