196 Quotes by Diana Vreeland

Truth is a hell of a big point with me. Now I exaggerate – always.

Without emotion there is no beauty.

To be contented – that’s for the cows.

Don’t you loathe the word “workaholic”? It has nothing to do with an important thing, that you and your secretary are at the office until 6:30. But that’s life, kiddo. 24-hour work doesn’t go on in America. 24-hour work is what Italy and Holland did after the war. The lights never went out!

Being vulgar is fine, but oh please just don’t be boring.

Balenciaga did the most delicious evening clothes. Clothes aren’t delicious any more.

I wonder about prisoners. They’re told, “You are free, you are innocent, you can go anywhere.” I’m sure they usually feel nothing. They don’t burst into tears or hysterics or joy or “I told you so.” It’s nothing. To be on the straight path isn’t a bloody thing. It’s just ordinary.

I think part of my success as an editor came from never worrying about a fact, a cause, an atmosphere. It was me – projecting to the public. That was my job. I think I always had a perfectly clear view of what was possible for the public. Give ’em what they never knew they wanted.

I mean, a new dress doesn’t get you anywhere; it’s the life you’re living in the dress.