Joan Rivers

"Death is not the end; it's the beginning of legacy."

"Strength is born from surviving your own darkness."

"Power corrupts, but humor keeps you humble."

"The family you choose is just as important as the one you're born into."

"Wisdom comes from failure dressed up as experience."

"I have no regrets. I've done it all, and I've had a blast doing it."

"The secret to my success is that I bite off more than I can chew and chew as fast as I can."

"Don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how you learn."

"Life is too short to be boring. You have to be bold and take risks."

"I want my epitaph to say, 'She showed up and she did the work.'"

"You can't control what other people say, only how you respond to it."

"Every day is a chance to reinvent yourself. Take it."

"The people who love you are worth more than any amount of money."

"Laughter is the best remedy for almost anything that ails you."

"Stop waiting for permission to be yourself."

"I've always believed that if you put in the work, good things will follow."

"Life is a constant state of reinvention; embrace it."

"You have to be willing to look foolish to achieve anything worthwhile."

"Success isn't about what you have; it's about who you've become."

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best is now."

"Never apologize for taking up space in the world."

"Your mistakes don't define you; what you do next does."

"I'd rather be controversial than ignored."

"Life is too short to surround yourself with people who drain your energy."

"The most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself."

"Age is no barrier to reinvention and growth."

"Be honest, be kind, and be yourself—everything else is secondary."

"Money is just paper; memories are what really matter."

"You don't need anyone's permission to be fabulous."

"Keep pushing forward, even when the path isn't clear."