Mary Kay Ash

"Never stop learning. Never stop growing."

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

"Criticism is just noise if you don't let it affect your beliefs about yourself."

"Your life is the sum total of the choices you make."

"Be willing to be a beginner every single morning."

"Success is not final, and failure is not fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts."

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

"Never apologize for having standards and expecting the best from yourself and others."

"What you believe about yourself is more important than what anyone else believes."

"The only limit to your success is your imagination."

"You must have the courage to fail in order to truly succeed."

"Build yourself up first, then you can help build others."

"Every person you meet has something to teach you."

"Don't be afraid to dream big and work hard to make those dreams come true."

"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."

"The best investment is always in yourself."

"Life is too short to waste time on negativity."

"You have the power to change your circumstances."

"Never let anyone dim your light. You shine brightest when you're being authentically you."

"The measure of success is not in what you achieve for yourself, but what you inspire others to achieve."

"Your past does not define your future. Your choices do."

"Act as if you already are the person you want to become."

"The most powerful thing you can do is believe in yourself."

"Life rewards action. Don't just think about it—do it."

"You deserve the best. Settle for nothing less."

"The greatest wisdom is knowing that you have more to learn."

"Your value is not determined by your bank account or your job title."

"Be kind to yourself. You're doing the best you can with what you know."

"Success is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy every step."

"Never let circumstances dictate your destiny."