Donna Karan

"Perseverance is simply the decision to try again after failure."

"Gratitude is the antidote to dissatisfaction and fear."

"Beauty is not about perfection. It's about authenticity and presence."

"I believe in building a life, not just a career."

"The courage to be different is the most valuable currency."

"Every interaction is an opportunity to create connection or division."

"I've learned that simplicity requires more discipline than complexity."

"Innovation comes from asking questions nobody else is asking."

"The most meaningful work is the work that serves others."

"I design for women who understand that their worth is not determined by their appearance."

"Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself."

"I think that sensuality is something that should be celebrated, not hidden away."

"The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in what you're wearing."

"I've always believed that you have to dress for the life you want, not the life you have."

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication in design and in life."

"Women should feel empowered by their choices, whether it's fashion or career."

"Fabric is like skin - it should breathe and move with you."

"The key to style is understanding your own body and what works for you."

"I believe in creating clothes that make women feel like themselves."

"Fashion should never be intimidating; it should be a form of self-expression."

"Your clothes are a reflection of your inner world."

"The best accessory a woman can wear is confidence."

"I design for the modern woman who is multifaceted and complex."

"Color is an emotion; wear what makes you feel alive."

"Elegance is not about being noticed, it's about being remembered."

"Women deserve to feel powerful in their own skin and in their clothes."

"The body is a beautiful thing; fashion should celebrate it, not hide it."

"I've learned that true luxury is comfort and authenticity."

"Every woman has her own unique beauty; fashion should enhance it."

"The most stylish thing you can do is be yourself."