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1. Martha Washington lived at a time when many of her contemporaries must have been concerned for the state of the nation; yet, she is given credit for her consideration of the individual with the following quote: "I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our __________."

Answer: circumstances

Martha Washington lived during a very critical time in American history. Given her position as the wife of a national leader and a forward thinking woman in her own right, we can believe that she would have felt the need to offer encouragement to everyone during those very challenging times.

Her wisdom on this characteristic, though, may have come from her Bible. The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty."

2. Eleanor Roosevelt is a First Lady of American history who is well remembered and well regarded for many of her endeavors. One quote attributed to her gives (any) current generation the charge to shape the next one. That quote is: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their ________."

Answer: dreams

Eleanor Roosevelt was wife and First Lady to U. S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. She continued to work long after her days in the White House, particularly in the areas of human rights issues. Her tireless efforts earned her world-wide regard but this simple quote attributed to her shows that many of life's greatest accomplishments must begin with something as wispy and non-consequential as a dream.

3. It is written of Mother Teresa that she made her commitment to a religious life as early as when she was twelve years old. From very humble beginnings she became an world renowned advocate for many causes. Gracious acceptance of all people was among her teachings and at the core of this quote attributed to her: "Peace begins with a ________."

Answer: smile

For her efforts and contributions in the area of world peace, Mother Teresa was awarded the 1979 Noble Peace Prize. This was only one award among many other accolades for her work. It is recorded that when Mother Teresa accepted her Noble Peace Prize she offered yet another simple yet succinct bit of wisdom in response to the question posed to her, "What can we do to promote world peace?" She gave us all priceless advice with: "Go home and love your family."

4. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has often been credited with her consciousness of the "common people" though her royal pedigree may speak louder than her words. Still in the following quote attributed to her, she gives credit where, indeed, credit may be due: "The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its _______________."

Answer: average men and women

Should Queen Elizabeth II still be the reigning monarch on (according to wikipedia.com) "10 September 2015, she would surpass Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history (as well as the longest-reigning female monarch in world history)". During 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee as queen. Yet, according to her own words, it is by the soundness of heart of the common people that a nation strives.

5. One American humorist who became an icon for the baby-boomers just by stating the obvious yet doing it in such hilarious fashion was Erma Bombeck. Those of us who love to find a great bargain can relate to her observation commiserated in the following quote: "How come anything you buy will _________?"

Answer: go on sale next week

Erma Bombeck built a career on making whimsical situations from mundane, everyday life. Almost everyone could identity with her outlandish interpretations of her observances. Who among us has not at least thought, if not said aloud, "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?" Well, maybe you phrased it differently but the sentiment would be the same. That is classic Erma Bombeck.

Not all of her work was humor, though. Did you know she was a staunch supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment (1978)? That was a controversial position in America in the 1970s.

6. Without question, Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most popular actresses and movie stars of the 20th century. Even if she was not among your favorites, you could not escape knowing about her life. The following quote from her should come as no surprise: "Some of my best leading men have been _________."

Answer: dogs and horses

Elizabeth Taylor was so much more to us who followed her career than an actress and a movie star. We were interested in everything about her. This quote was possibly based on her early success as a young actress in the movies "Lassie Come Home" (1943) and "National Velvet" (1944) - among others. Seems rather tongue-in-cheek for a woman known as much for her marriages - to men! - as any other aspect of her life, though does it not?

7. When the former school teacher, Ann Richards, began her tenure as governor of Texas in 1991, she was the second woman to hold that office for the Lone Star State. Needless to say, she was treading into an area that many still regarded "an old boys' club". Her resolve may be evidenced in the following quote attributed to her: "I'm not afraid to shake up the system, and government needs __________."

Answer: more shaking up than any other system I know

Ann Richards may have been better known to Americans and, certainly, in her native Texas but her spunk and determination would set a universal example. True to those words about change, as governor of Texas, her efforts were rewarded as she achieved much needed changes in the areas of the state's economy, prison reform and the sale of semi-automatic firearms. Ann Richards even purchased the very first ticket sold as a part of the Texas Lottery (designed for its surplus to support the state's school system) when it began in 1992.

8. "Life" Magazine described the 1960s as "the Decade of Tumult and Change". Gloria Steinem who was born in 1934 was in the right place at the right time to exemplify her fearlessness on behalf of (among other issues) women's rights. She encouraged others to act on what they believe with the following quote: "Like art, revolutions come from combining what exists into __________."

Answer: what has never existed before

Gloria Steinem achieved notoriety as co-founder of the ground-breaking magazine, "Ms". As the magazine's title would indicate it primarily focused on women's rights and other liberal issues from its first publication in 1971. Steinem grew to be well regarded and well respected in many areas of social reform, as well. Still we can especially enjoy some of her quips on the status of women, such as this one: "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle."

9. What would describe Dolly Parton? Actor, author, businessperson, composer, entrepreneur, musician, philanthropist, singer, songwriter? All would be accurate. Yet she has been just as well known for her homespun wit and its wisdom - both often self deprecating. Here is an example from her: "You'd be surprised how much it costs ___________!"

Answer: to look this cheap

Dolly Parton has entertained us with her singing, acting and personal appearances. It seems she has succeeded in every area of business and entertainment in which she has made an attempt. A true story of "from rags to riches". Her successes were not without hard work, risk taking, determination and the unmistakable ability to capitalize on each opportunity as it presents itself - even if it means having a laugh at your own expense. That quality has allowed its expense to earn much interest for her.

10. Oprah Winfrey has truly set the bar high for those around her in media, the arts and philanthropy. Her success has often been surpassed, it would seem, only by her generosity. Yet given her advice in the following quote everything does not necessarily need to make headlines: "Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know __________."

Answer: whether you did it or not

There have been times, situations and sources that have labeled Oprah Winfrey as "the most influential woman in the world". Thus, it is refreshing to hear from her that just doing the right thing for its own sake rather than the pat on the back (or, more!) is the right thing to do. With her thoughts, words and deeds she will be counted among those who have changed our world.

Source: Author cowboybluedog

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My Favorite Women Said It Best Quiz

I have selected a few of the women I have respected, appreciated or enjoyed hearing their sage opinions and borrowed a thought from them. Can you complete the quote in each question?

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