Women should always take care of themselves first. It makes you more equipped to take care of others.
Donna KaranRead
I can't tell you how much I appreciate these young [Israeli] designers. There's too much strife in the world. If we become united in our creativity, not only in what we wear, but what we do, we will change the world. It's truly an honor to be around such inspiration.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unity through creativity can lead to positive change in the world.
In this quote, Donna Karan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and creativity among individuals, particularly designers, as a means to overcome societal conflicts and inspire change. She expresses gratitude for the innovative spirit of young Israeli designers and advocates for unity in creativity as a powerful tool to enact a positive transformation in the world.
Themes
UnityCreativityChangeInspirationDesigners
In practice
Example use cases
During a conference on innovation, a speaker referenced this quote to encourage collaboration among designers.
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