Mary Kay Ash

"I wanted to build a company where the woman was the boss of her own future."

"Giving back to the community is not charity - it's the right thing to do."

"The secret to my success was simple - I listened to what women really wanted and needed."

"You can inspire people with what you believe, but you can only move them with what you do."

"A woman who makes her own money has her own freedom."

"Life is not about accumulating things, it's about accumulating experiences and relationships."

"I never saw myself as the boss - I saw myself as a servant to our consultants."

"The best way to get what you want is to help others get what they want first."

"Time is the one commodity we cannot make more of, so spend it wisely."

"Every woman has within her the ability to achieve greatness if she believes."

"Mistakes are proof that you're trying, and trying is proof that you're alive."

"I built Mary Kay on the principle that women's work and women's dreams matter."

"Kindness and generosity are the real currencies of a meaningful life."

"You cannot teach confidence - you can only create an environment where it can grow."

"The formula for success is simple: Do what you love, love what you do, and do it with passion."

"A woman's worth is not determined by her relationship status or her bank account."

"I learned that the best investment you can make is in the people around you."

"Hope is the fuel that keeps us moving forward, even when the path is unclear."

"The world needs more women who are willing to dream big and work bigger."

"Family first doesn't mean giving up your dreams - it means integrating them wisely."

"Never underestimate the power of a woman who has decided to change her life."

"I didn't create a cosmetics company - I created a company for women's empowerment."

"Patience is not about waiting - it's about moving forward with purpose and intention."

"The greatest compliment I ever received was from a woman who said I changed her life."

"Success means different things to different people, and that's exactly as it should be."

"Every no you hear gets you closer to the yes that matters most."

"I believe in the inherent goodness of women and their unlimited potential."

"Creative thinking is not a talent, it's a skill that anyone can develop with practice."

"The most beautiful thing about a woman is her confidence in who she is."

"Money is a tool for creating opportunities, not an end in itself."