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ENTITY reports on annie lennox quotes about feminism

Annie Lennox is not only an iconic singer, but she’s also a campaigner and activist.

Along with her 80 million record sales, she was an ambassador for multiple charity organizations such as Amnesty International, The British Red Cross and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Campaign.

Her philanthropy isn’t the only way she’s been an inspiration.

Lennox’s powerful quotes have been used to empower women and motivate people for years.

So, ENTITY is giving you a list of Annie Lennox quotes on feminism, activism and empowerment that can get you through almost anything.

1 On kindness

“Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.”

2 On feminism

“We all fight over what the label ‘feminism’ means but for me it’s about empowerment. It’s not about being more powerful than men – it’s about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It’s about very basic things.”

3 On life

“You just decide what your values are in life and what you are going to do, and then you feel like you count, and that makes life worth living. It makes my life meaningful.”

4 On the word “feminism”

“The word feminism needs to be taken back. It needs to be reclaimed in a way that is inclusive of men.”

5 On fear

“Fear paralyses you – fear of flying, fear of the future, fear of leaving a rubbish marriage, fear of public speaking, or whatever it is.”

6 On remembering where you come from

“Our ancestors are totally essential to our every waking moment, although most of us don’t even have the faintest idea about their lives, their trials, their hardships or challenges.”

7 On life and death

“Dying is easy, it’s living that scares me to death.”

8 On living in the present

“The future hasn’t happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only moment we have is right here and now, and I try to make the best of those moments, the moments that I’m in.”

9 On actions

“Whatever you do, you do out of a passion.”

With topics ranging from fear to life, Lennox’s quotes are extremely moving. Also, who doesn’t love life lessons from successful women?

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