The wild woman is one of my favourite and most treasured feminine archetypes. I see her in every woman who lets life flow through her body, igniting all her senses and activating an untamed spirit of aliveness.
In a world that often seeks to confine and categorize, the wild woman stands as a beacon of untamed authenticity, embodying the most raw, unapologetic essence of the feminine spirit.
We all have a wild nature, a wild soul craving to be let loose from the confines of this society we find ourselves in. The wild woman archetype is the universal expression of this wild spirit that so many women feel moving through them.
For me, the wild woman is a force of nature. I feel her fierce independence ripple through my own soul every day, urging me to follow my own crazy destiny, regardless of the status quo!
With every step the wild woman takes, she leaves behind the footprints of her free spirit, inspiring other women with the power and resilience that lives within her.
In celebration of wild women everywhere, we’ve curated a collection of 50 quotes that capture the essence of her wild heart, her untamed beauty, her fierce passion, and her unwavering strength.
Some are quotes about wild women, some are words spoken by incredible women who live by their own rules and inspire women to do the same.
From poets and authors to activists and adventurers, these quotes offer a glimpse into the wild woman’s world—a world of boundless possibility, unbridled freedom, and infinite wisdom.
50 wild woman quotes
The wild woman archetype can look different when moving through different women. The 5 key categories we’re using to describe her wild soul are:
- Authenticity
- Strength and resilience
- Freedom and adventure
- Rebellion and change-making
- Intuition and wisdom
I hope these quotes inspire your own wild nature, and awaken the wild soul in you to live through all the storms of life with greater trust, passion and truth.
Wild woman quotes about authenticity
I selected these incredible quotes as celebrationgs of the wild woman’s unapologetic embrace of her true self and her refusal to conform to societal expectations of what it is to be a woman.
“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
“Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire.” – St. Catherine of Sienna
“A succulent wild woman is one of any age who feels free to fully express herself in every dimension of her life.” – SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy)
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown
“She believed she could, so she did.” – R.S. Grey
“If you have ever been called defiant, incorrigible, forward, cunning, insurgent, unruly, rebellious, you’re on the right track.” – Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés
“They’ll tell you you’re too loud, that you need to wait your turn and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway.” – Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
“In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.” – Luvvie Ajayi
“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde
Wild woman quotes about freedom and adventure
Wild women seek freedom in all sorts of areas of life, so here are my hand picked quotes that explore the quest for a wild life full of adventure! These are for all the women who crave to live life differently, and are fiercely determined to live life on their own terms.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin
“The question isn’t who’s going to let me, it’s who’s going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller, “Let Us Have Faith”
“I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” – Dolly Parton
“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” – Margaret Thatcher
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” – Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”
“You’re under no obligation to be who people think you are. Change, grow, rearrange yourself. Free and beautiful things always bloom and spark with no holding back.” – Charlotte Eriksson
“Her heart was wild but I didn’t want to catch it, I wanted to run with it to set mine free” – Atticus
“I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. No one knows me or loves me completely. I have only myself” – Simone de Beauvoir
“Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions.” – Jane Austen, “Mansfield Park”
“Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire.” – St. Catherine of Sienna
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brene Brown
“A succulent wild woman is one of any age who feels free to fully express herself in every dimension of her life.” – SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy)
“She believed she could, so she did.” – R.S. Grey
“If you have ever been called defiant, incorrigible, forward, cunning, insurgent, unruly, rebellious, you’re on the right track. Wild Woman is close by.” – Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés
“They’ll tell you you’re too loud, that you need to wait your turn and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway.” – Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
“In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.” – Luvvie Ajayi
“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” – Audre Lorde
Wild woman quotes about strength and resilience
My favourite quotes about the wild woman’s inner strength, resilience, and courage. Highlighting how her wild nature persists even (and especially) in the face of adversity and challenges.
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel
“I am a wild woman. it would take a warrior to tame my spirit.” – Nikki Rowe
“I am not a difficult woman at all. I am simply a strong and passionate woman who will not be underestimated.” – Angie Thomas
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” – Nora Ephron
“I’ve survived [because] I want to live. I want to be here. Even in our troubled world. Even with all the greed and stupidity and terrible things that we’re all facing and reading in the news or experiencing, I want to be alive. I want to breathe. I want to do my work.” – Patti Smith
“She was powerful, not because she wasn’t scared, but because she went on so strongly despite the fear.” – Atticus
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” – Madeleine Albright
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” – Amelia Earhart
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” – Serena Williams
Wild woman quotes about rebellion and change-making
My favourite quotes that capture the wild woman’s fearless defiance of societal norms and her commitment to sparking change. These quotes celebrate her revolutionary spirit, her willingness to stand up for what she believes in.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Don’t think about making women fit the world — think about making the world fit women.” – Gloria Steinem
“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.” – Mindy Kaling
“Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.” — Rosa Parks
“I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. … We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” – Malala Yousafzai
“Some women fear the fire, some women simply become it.” – R.H. Sin
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis
“Women are the real architects of society.” – Cher
“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else.” – Maya Angelou
“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet.” – Adrienne Rich
Wild woman quotes about intuition and wisdom
Lastly, check out these cherished quotes which encourage wild women everywhere to embrace the power of their inner guidance to illuminate the paths of insight, clarity, and profound self-discovery.
“The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet.” – Mohadesa Najumi
“I encourage women to step up. Don’t wait for somebody to ask you.” – Reese Witherspoon
“She has fought many wars, most internal. The ones that you battle alone, for this, she is remarkable. She is a survivor.” – Nikki Rowe
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.” – J.K. Rowling
“Sages see further with their eyes closed than scholars with their eyes open.” – Matshona Dhliwayo
“Learn to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts with confidence. Your imperfections are actually a gift.” – Kerry Washington
“You don’t have to be pretty. You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked ‘female.’” – Erin McKean
“Practice listening to your intuition, your inner voice; ask questions; be curious; see what you see; hear what you hear; and then act upon what you know to be true. These intuitive powers were given to your soul at birth.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” – Malala Yousafzai
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” – Maya Angelou
