Mary Kay Ash

"A true leader doesn't boss people around - she brings out the best in them."

"Life is too short to work in a job that doesn't feed your soul."

"The health of your relationships is the true measure of wealth."

"I wanted to create a business where women could have adventures in personal growth."

"Your imagination is the only limit to what you can achieve in this life."

"Thank the people who believe in you before you believe in yourself."

"Change is not something to fear - it's an opportunity to become something greater."

"A woman's value cannot be measured in dollars and cents - it's infinite."

"I've learned that the secret to happiness is helping others find theirs."

"Philosophy without action is just empty words - demonstrate your values through your choices."

"History will remember the companies that changed the world, but also those that changed women's lives."

"I wanted women to understand that they could write their own story."

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

"Peace comes from knowing you did your best and stayed true to your values."

"Every woman deserves to feel beautiful, confident, and capable every single day."

"I built this company on the belief that women's dreams are just as valid as anyone else's."

"Technology and innovation are wonderful, but they can never replace human connection."

"The adventure of life begins when you decide to take control of your own destiny."

"I never asked women to give up their families for success - I asked them to integrate both."

"Creativity thrives when you give people permission to think differently."

"The strength of our company was always the strength of our women."

"I learned that justice for women starts with giving them the same opportunities as men."

"Knowledge is power, but only if you're willing to put it into practice."

"The music of success is heard loudest in the hearts of those who helped others achieve it."

"I believe that faith, when combined with action, can move mountains."

"A woman who knows her worth will never settle for less than she deserves."

"Every consultation, every sale, every success starts with believing in yourself."

"The greatest gift I could give women was the belief that they could give themselves anything."

"Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into place naturally."

"I measured my success not in profits, but in the number of women whose lives improved."