170 Quotes by Mary Kay Ash

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

The definition of successful people is simply ordinary people with extraordinary determination. You cannot keep determined people from success. If you place stumbling blocks in their way, they will use them for stepping-stones and climb to new heights. People who succeed have a goal, a dream and make their plans and follow them.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go farther than a great idea that inspires no one.

The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. Eliminate the negative attitude and believe you can do anything. Replace 'if I can, I hope, maybe' with 'I can, I will, I must.

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, Make me feel important. Never forget this message when working with people.

Every achievement, big or small, begins in your mind.

Pathetic Earthlings... There's not enough makeup in the universe to cover those hideous, age-ravaged potato sacks that you call faces.

Make every day count. Make every hour count. Make every minute count. And don't stop until you have exercised your full potential, realizing your impossible dream and fulfilling your total destiny to become the person that you, and only you , are capable of being.

There's a big difference between a decisive manager and a tyrant.