The fashion world is no place for timid dedicated souls; it is a field for strong, determined egotists who have an innate desire to impose their wills on the world—wills of iron disguised in rustling silks and beautiful colors.

—BETTINA BALLARD

I am not a heroine. But I have chosen the person I wanted to be and am. Too bad if I am disliked and unpleasant.

—COCO CHANEL

Fantasy is a flower that does not flourish on passivity. Determination is what it needs.

—ELSA SCHIAPARELLI