30 Quotes by Evelyn Lauder

I believe in nonfat. I gain two pounds when I eat a lamb chop.

The most helpful piece of advice that I could give to anybody is to select a charity, or create a charity, that you really feel passionate about and if you do, don’t give up.

I feel it’s important to make a mark somewhere.

There is physical evidence of the body’s response to doing good. Endorphins are released in the brain when you do something for someone else. Doing good really feels good.

The gratification of helping others is a very American tradition and a Judeo-Christian tradition. Now it is great to see young people creating funds and giving back in all sorts of productive ways. It’s a terrifically satisfying thing.

It’s important to maintain an attractive smile as you age. A lighter, less beige, more white tooth color is key, but no Chiclets.

Color is a big part of what I do. It’s like music. There are only so many notes in the scale, but there are endless permutations; there’s no limit to the number. Color on the walls or furniture can reflect back and distort the reality of the true colors of lipsticks and eye shadow.

I keep up with everything in terms of health, fitness, nutrition, skin care, hair, nails. Really, everything. I’m an avid reader of every women’s health newsletter from every hospital in the country.

Make-up is the last thing to enhance your beauty, but it’s very important because it builds up your self-confidence and gives you more courage.