March 8th of every year is set aside as International Women's Day. Its purpose is to encourage a sharing of the economic, political and social achievements of women around the world. In honour of Women's History Month, International Women's Week/Day are all occurring in the month of March.Here are some quotes from notable woman writers, including Helen Keller(in the right image).

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." ~Helen Keller, (1880 - 1968)

"Women need not always keep their mouths shut and their wombs open." ~Emma Goldman, (1869 - 1940)

"The basic discovery about any people…is the discovery of the relationship between its men and women." ~Pearl S. Buck, (1892 - 1973)

"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love." ~Jane Austen, (1775 - 1817)"Women who set a low value on themselves make life hard for all women." ~ Nellie McClung, (1873 - 1951)

"It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends." ~J. K. Rowling, (1965 - )