8 Best Gloria Steinem Quotes and Lessons

Gloria Steinem is the original triple threat: author, activist, and feminist icon. In celebration of the spirit goddess whose passion for equality knows no bounds, we've rounded up some of her most insightful and hilarious quotes that have defined, and will continue to inspire, generations of feminists.

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1. Channeling dissatisfaction into action is transformative.

1. Channeling dissatisfaction into action is transformative.

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2. Crucial realizations can be found in basic logic.

2. Crucial realizations can be found in basic logic.

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3. Feminism is about inclusion of all people.

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3. Feminism is about inclusion of all people.

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4. Outdated policies are meant to be challenged and changed.

4. Outdated policies are meant to be challenged and changed.

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5. Power resides at all levels.

5. Power resides at all levels.

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6. Don't level the playing field—create a new one.

6. Don't level the playing field—create a new one.

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7. Certain inequalities still exist even as women advance further in their careers.

7. Certain inequalities still exist even as women advance further in their careers.

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8. Dreams do come true.

8. Dreams do come true.

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