Mary Kay Ash

"The struggle is part of the story."

"Treat people with respect. Put yourself in the customer's shoes and think about what's important to them."

"Your attitude determines your altitude."

"The most important thing is to serve others."

"A company is only as good as the people in it."

"Listen to the customer; they will tell you how to improve your product."

"Don't ever back down from a challenge, unless it contradicts your values."

"You can make excuses or you can make money, but you can't make both."

"In direct sales, you are the boss; you control your own destiny."

"Richness isn't about money; it's about what matters in your heart."

"The only thing that will stop you is yourself."

"Your greatest power lies in what you believe about yourself."

"Do you know what makes people great? You do."

"Never patronize people. Make them feel important."

"You must first believe in yourself before anyone else will."

"The path to success is to take massive, determined action."

"Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a dozy and don't be afraid to hit the ball."

"Every person has the power to make a difference."

"Find joy in the simple things in life."

"Give and ye shall receive."

"Your family comes first, always."

"Don't be afraid to make a mistake."

"You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want."

"Selling is the most respectable profession in the world."

"Never complain about what you permit."

"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time."

"You are responsible for the quality of your life."

"Dream big. The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief."

"People forget what you said, people forget what you did, but people never forget how you made them feel."

"Every person is uniquely qualified to do something."