Mary Kay Ash quotes

Mary Kay Ash was an American businesswoman and the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Her innovative business model empowered women to become entrepreneurs and control their own financial destinies. She inspired generations with her leadership and commitment to uplifting others. Here are 44 of her quotes:

Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, "Make me feel important." Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life. (Mary Kay Ash)
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway. View quote
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If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right. View quote
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Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve. View quote
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For every failure, there's an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour. View quote
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Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try. View quote
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Those who are blessed with the most talent don't necessarily outperform everyone else. It's the people with follow-through who excel. View quote
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There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise. View quote
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People are definitely a company's greatest asset. It doesn't make any difference whether the product is cars or cosmetics. A company is only as good as the people it keeps. View quote
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Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise. View quote
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We fall forward to succeed. (Mary Kay Ash)
While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence which, I believe, does make the woman. View quote
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Everyone wears a sign that says "Make me feel important. View quote
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The greatest polution problem we face today is negativity. View quote
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My goal in life is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared. View quote
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No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important. View quote
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The speed of the leader is the speed of the gang. View quote
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Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people. View quote
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Give yourself something to work toward - constantly. View quote
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Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist. View quote
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A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one. (Mary Kay Ash)
Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret. View quote
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Every silver lining has a cloud. View quote
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We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you. View quote
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Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised. View quote
Mary Kay Ash

Mary Kay Ash

Occupation: American Businesswoman
Born: May 12, 1918
Died: November 22, 2001
Quotes count: 44
Wikipedia: Mary Kay Ash

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