Frida Kahlo

"At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can."

— Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is revered in equal parts for her work as an artist and as an activist. Born and raised in Mexico City, Kahlo drew much of her inspiration from the challenges she faced both physically and emotionally: She had polio as a child and suffered its effects well into adulthood, and later, as an adult, she almost died from a horrific bus accident that left her pelvis and spine completely shattered. Still, Kahlo found strength amid adversity, turning to art for both solace and inspiration. Her quote above demonstrates her belief in all women’s inner strength, and serves as a welcome reminder that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.