Donna Karan

"I design for the woman who has the courage to stand alone."

"Money is a tool for creating beauty and opportunity, not an end in itself."

"War teaches us that peace is the most precious commodity."

"The power of imagination exceeds the limitations of reality."

"Education is about understanding yourself and your world."

"Politics, like fashion, is about making choices that reflect your values."

"Truth is simpler and more elegant than any lie could ever be."

"I believe in dressing for the life you want to live, not the one you have."

"Humor is the grace that allows us to survive difficult times."

"Death reminds us that time is finite and therefore precious."

"Every person has the capacity to create something beautiful."

"Science teaches us that nothing is as simple as it first appears."

"The foundation of confidence is self-acceptance."

"I design for comfort first, because beauty without comfort is not true beauty."

"Real creativity comes from understanding constraints and working within them."

"Leadership is about lifting others up, not climbing over them."

"The most successful people are those who remain curious throughout their lives."

"Family is not just who you're born to, but who you choose to stay with."

"Time management is really about managing yourself and your priorities."

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of understanding."

"I've learned that the best designs come from authentic needs, not forced trends."

"Strength is quiet. It doesn't need to announce itself."

"The most profound changes happen slowly, from the inside out."

"Friendship is a luxury that should be treated as essential."

"Happiness is found in the spaces between achievement and desire."

"I believe in empowering people through design and intention."

"The measure of success is not fame, but fulfillment."

"Love is the most practical force in the world."

"Every day offers a new opportunity to become who you're meant to be."

"I design to make women feel like the best versions of themselves."