Karl Lagerfeld

"Those who have already abandoned their dreams will convince others to abandon theirs."

"Fashion is not in the skies or among the stars. Fashion is on earth, it has to do with life."

"The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work."

"Luxury is comfort."

"One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a little black dress."

"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."

"I've always had a problem with people who didn't have the discipline to be themselves."

"To me, the black turtleneck is the perfect piece of clothing in many ways."

"Fashion should be something that liberates you, not imprisons you."

"Memory is an enemy of order."

"The world is divided into two categories: those who have seen Chanel and those who will."

"I believe in punctuality. When you're punctual, you show respect for other people's time."

"Taste is something acquired in one's formative years."

"Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants."

"Tradition is a guide, not a jailer."

"Luxury must be expensive, otherwise it is not luxury."

"Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life."

"I make collections of clothes, not fashion shows."

"The secret is to remain who you are."

"Fashion has become so democratic, so accessible."

"You can make excuses or you can make progress, but you cannot make both."

"I don't care if people like me. I don't start each day with that concern."

"The biggest mistake is to be a copy of something that is a copy of something that is a copy."

"One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art."

"Fashion is not science, fashion is art."

"I prefer tactile, warm, sensual fabrics."

"When you see a woman wearing white, you see her. When you see a woman wearing black, you see the dress."

"Comfort is key, but style is everything."

"Intelligence is the best fashion."

"The rules are to be obeyed, and after that broken with style."