In fact, depending on how much you earn, you can afford to pay somebody to do almost anything you don't like to do.

Do not desire to fit in. Desire to lead.

I wasn't that interested in the dollars-and-cents part of business. My interest in starting Mary Kay Inc. was to offer women opportunities that didn't exist anywhere else.

Never give up, because you never know if the next try is going to be the one that works.

People will support that which they help to create.

Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.

Those who are blessed with the most talent don't necessarily outperform everyone else. It's the people with follow-through who excel.