Quote

You know, equality is a myth, and for some reason, everyone accepts the fact that women don't make as much money as men do. I don't understand that. Why do we have to take a backseat?

Beyonce Knowles

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Beyonce Knowles
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: September 4
Choreographer
Composer
Dancer
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Model
Musician
Record Producer
Houston
Texas
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Beyoncé Knowles
Sasha Fierce
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Beyonce Knowles
Third Ward Trill
Beyonce
Money
Accepts
Women
Equality
Reason
Myth
Take
Accepting
Much
Fact
Make
Everyone
Men
Understand
Facts
Backseat

More quotes by Beyonce Knowles

Image
In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I'm a good person and I don't think I'll be left on my own. I don't know when I'll meet a man - I think I'm rushing it. But I am tired of working and not having someone.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim. Never make excuses. Never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can provide for myself.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Tina Turner is someone that I admire, because she made her strength feminine and sexy.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
We have to teach our boys the rules of equality and respect, so that as they grow up gender equality becomes a natural way of life. And we have to teach our girls that they can reach as high as humanly possible.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Honestly...how did I do as a big sister?
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Power means happiness power means hard work and sacrifice.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Love is something that never goes out of style.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I remember thinking, My little sister is going to be something super special, because you always seemed to know what you wanted. And I'm just curious, where did that come from?
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I just hope people don't get sick of us. I'm sick of us and I'm in Destiny's Child.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Why do you have to choose what type of woman you are? Why do you have to label yourself anything?
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I have so much admiration for women who are mothers, who balance family and work. I see them and I have this word in my head - respect. I also look to learn. I see these women and I think, 'Yes, it can be balanced, it can all work out.'
Beyonce Knowles
Image
For me, it's about the way I carry myself and the way I treat other people. My relationship and how I feel about God and what He does for me, is something deeply personal. It's where I came from, my family, I was brought up in a religious household and that's very important to me.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I am a woman and when I think, I must speak.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
The more successful I become, the more I need a man.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I have so much admiration for women who are mothers, who balance family and work.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
It's easy to hear the voices of others and often very difficult to hear your own. Every person you meet is going to want something different from you. The question is: what do you want for yourself?
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I never imagined I would be in a film with Steve Martin. I was a little star struck, because I grew up watching his movies.
Beyonce Knowles
Image
Take the time to define yourself and define your value. If you're having a hard time doing that, ask yourself: What is something I would say to someone I love?
Beyonce Knowles
Image
I'm always happy when I'm surrounded by water, I think I'm a Mermaid or I was a mermaid. The ocean makes me feel really small and it makes me put my whole life into perspective… it humbles you and makes you feel almost like you’ve been baptized. I feel born again when I get out of the ocean.
Beyonce Knowles