For years before us and to come, conservative women have defied stereotypes, held fast to their values, and changed the world. They are the Representatives and Senators of our nation, the First Ladies, and more. We can learn from these powerful women - it’s okay to be a conservative. It’s okay to be a woman. And it’s okay to be both. These women have shattered glass ceilings, proven their critics wrong, and inspired a movement of conservative women in America, who aren’t ashamed of their beliefs. Here's ten of the most inspiring quotes from conservative women:

1) “You don’t need to come from wealth or privilege to make a difference.” – Senator Joni Ernst

2) “A woman is like a tea bag. You cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” 

– Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

3) “In this dangerous world that we live in, where hatred and violence and natural disasters sometimes collide to almost overwhelm us, we each can help in some way.” –  Senator Marsha Blackburn

4) “We can never fully repay the debt of our proud nation to those who have laid down their lives for our country. The best we can do is honor their memory, ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain, and help provide for their families.” – Senator Susan Collins

5) “I come from a strong woman who believed – and my father believed – that anything a man could do, a woman could do better.” – Journalist Kimberly Guilfoyle

6) “In America it doesn’t matter where you came from, it matters where you are going.” – 66th United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

7) “A feminist is a woman who lives the life she chooses.” –  Former presidential candidate and former CEO of HP Carly Fiorina

8) “I wear heels. It’s not for a fashion statement, it’s… ammunition.” – Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley

9) “The government is not your salvation. The government is not your road to prosperity. Hard work, education will take you far beyond what any government program can ever promise.” – U.S. Representative from Utah’s 4th district Mia Love

10) “Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns more about a problem than the person at the bottom.” – Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor