My Favorite Women Said It Best Quiz

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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?

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.

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."

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.

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.