When I decided to get married at 40, I couldn't find a dress with the modernity or sophistication I wanted. That's when I saw the opportunity for a wedding gown business.
Vera WangRead
Don't be afraid to take time to learn. It's good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning takes time and is essential for personal growth.
Vera Wang emphasizes the importance of taking the time to learn and grow, suggesting that working for others can be an opportunity to gain valuable skills and experiences. Her own journey, where she spent 20 years learning while working for others, highlights that investment in personal development can pay off in the long run.
Themes
LearningGrowthExperienceEducationDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about career paths, one might say, 'As Vera Wang once said, don't be afraid to take time to learn.'
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To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It's like makeup. It's the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color of lenses can change your whole appearance.
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Things that came before, people and things and experiences - that does mean something to me. It doesn't mean I don't embrace the new, but I don't forget the past, either.
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I work with structure, but I go outside the box and give it my own spin. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes - where a woman's personality and sense of style are realized.
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That was a major goal for me - to be able to reach and encourage more women, to encourage them to express themselves and be what they want to be. People get very trapped where they are.
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