Quotes by Sheryl Sandberg

If more women are in leadership roles, well stop assuming they shouldnt be.

I dont pretend there arent biological differences, but I dont believe the desire for leadership is hardwired biology, not the desire to win or excel. I believe that its socialization, that were socializing our daughters to nurture and our boys to lead.

Our discomfort with female leadership runs deep. We call little girls bossy. We never really call little boys bossy, because a boy is expected to lead, so it doesnt surprise or offend.

Id like to see where boys and girls end up if they get equal encouragement - I think we might have some differences in how leadership is done.

Writing about joyful experiences for just three days can improve peoples moods and decrease their visits to health centers a full three months later.

When I went to college, as much as my parents emphasized academic achievement, they emphasized marriage even more. They told me that the most eligible women marry young to get a good man before they are all taken.

I would love to meet J.K. Rowling and tell her how much I admire her writing and am amazed by her imagination. I read every Harry Potter book as it came out and looked forward to each new one. I am rereading them now with my kids and enjoying them every bit as much. She made me look at jelly beans in a whole new way.

My grandfather had a paint store. Its what put my mom through college. Small business is part of my family history.

It turns out that a husband who does the laundry, its very romantic when youre older. And its hard to believe when youre younger. But its absolutely true.

Its more pressure on women to - if they marry or partner with someone, to partner with the right person. Because you cannot have a full career and a full life at home with your children if you are also doing all of the housework and child care.

I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully in the workforce or at home. And I want my daughter to have the choice to not just succeed, but to be liked for her accomplishments.

Option B draws not just on my story but on the research and stories of many people overcoming all kinds of adversity. No one should have to go through challenges and trauma alone.

“Ephron insisted, It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications. It will not be anything like what you think it will be like, but surprises are good for you. And dont be frightened: you can always change your mind. I know: Ive had four careers and three husbands.”

“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.”