Top 5 Most Inspirational Women In History Who Changed The World
Nowadays, there are already a lot of campaigns, organisation and individuals who claim to fight for femininity and equality. However, there has been these few brave and strong women who have already been making a difference long before. This article, we bring you the 10 Most Inspirational Women In History Who Changed The World.
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- Florence Nightingale 1820–1910
- Marie Curie 1867–1934
- Mother Teresa 1910–1997
- Clara Barton 1821-1912
- Marilyn Monroe 1926–1962
1. Florence Nightingale 1820–1910
Nurse. Her dedication to her profession as well as to her co-patriots gave a whole new meaning to the nursing profession. She has saved a lot of soldier’s life during the Crimean War and made a big change to other nurses’ outlook. To her, nursing is not a job but a devotion.
Famous Quote: “Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better.”
2. Marie Curie 1867–1934
Scientist/ Inventor. She played a huge part in developing the first x-ray machine which we all know is one of the most useful medical machines. Marie Curie’s birth name is Marya Sklodowska. She is Polish and is the first female who was awarded the Nobel Prize.
Famous Quote: “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.”
3. Mother Teresa 1910–1997
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Nun. To put simply, Mother Theresa is selflessness personified. She had dedicated her whole life helping the poor and the most unfortunate people. She was also awarded a well deserved Nobel prize in 1979 for her lifelong charity missions.
Famous Quote: “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
4. Clara Barton 1821-1912
Educator. Became a teacher at an early age, she wanted to share the gift of education hence she founded a public school in NJ. She also founded the American Red Cross after she was able to work with International Red Cross during the civil war. Like the rest of the inspirational women in this article, she had also dedicated her life helping others.
Famous Quote: “The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.”
5. Marilyn Monroe 1926–1962
Actress. An intelligent woman, she broke the “dumb blonde” stereotyping in Hollywood. Not only this, she also a very influential advocate of the civil rights. She showed the world how skin color shouldn’t be a deterrent to equal privilege
Famous Quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
If you are thinking of reading more about inspiring woman, I recommend you read about the inspiring Iron lady of Pakistan or famous princess in the world.
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