Who said "The act of creation itself is a refusal of fate."?

This quote is attributed to Simone de Beauvoir.

The act of creation itself is a refusal of fate. - Simone de Beauvoir

"The act of creation itself is a refusal of fate."

Simone de Beauvoir Creativity

Philosopher Writer French 1908–1986

"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman."

"I am my own woman."

"The world has always belonged to the strong."

"The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women."

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."