I've survived quite a few generations. That's because I never lost my enthusiasm. I wake up every morning like on Christmas Day, waiting for the gifts.
Interpretation
Maintaining enthusiasm and a positive outlook can lead to a fulfilling and joyful life.
In this quote, Karl Lagerfeld emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and a joyful perspective on life. He suggests that despite the challenges and changes that come with different generations, his ability to wake up each day with excitement and anticipation—like it's Christmas Day—has allowed him to thrive through adversity. This mindset fosters resilience and happiness in daily life.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage others to embrace each day with excitement.
I believe in sketching because there is something very sensitive in sketching, you know, in sketches that you don't have out of a computer that looks the same like everybody even if, later on, the dresses are OK, but I like to sketch, and I like to see trails made after my sketches that look the same. It is you know, what I like.
I'm open to everything. When you start to criticize the times you live in, your time is over.
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Chic is a kind of mayonnaise, either it tastes, or it doesn't.
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Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
I'll keep working as long as I live because singing has taken on the feeling of joy that I had when I started, when my only responsibility was to sing well.
I have no name: I am but two days old. What shall I call thee? I happy am, Joy is my name. Sweet joy befall thee!
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy.
The circus is the only fun you can buy that is good for you.
People keep saying, 'Oh, you're getting all these great reviews, that must make you really happy.' I guess it does, but mostly it's just a relief.
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