Women should always take care of themselves first. It makes you more equipped to take care of others.
Donna KaranRead
I've always been about the power of a woman - accentuating the positive, deleting the negative, whether you're talking her body, her voice or her leadership.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's strengths and minimizing negativity.
Donna Karan highlights the significance of empowering women by focusing on their positive attributes while dismissing negativity associated with them. This perspective applies not only to their physical appearance but also to their voice and leadership abilities, encouraging a culture where women's strengths are recognized and valued.
Themes
EmpowermentWomenPositivityLeadershipStrength
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a women's empowerment event to inspire attendees.
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I never see one woman when I design, it's always a universe of women
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