I worked with a writer, Kathleen Boyce. It was a wonderful experience...but I didn't expect that the last chapter would be the last chapter of Donna Karan. That was probably the biggest shock.

Delete the negative; accentuate the positive!

Evening is a time of real experimentation. You never want to look the same way.

Every woman has the power to seduce the world with her uniqueness, passion and creativity.

Design is a constant challenge to balance comfort with luxe, the practical with the desirable.

Pasta is my favorite comfort food, but sometimes my body really wants a steak, and I'll have one.

I believe in the power of women. As nurturers, we have a unique ability to care and share and make the world a better place. Women Who Inspire are women who are making a difference.

Fragrance is the first layer of dressing, a woman's invisible body suit.

The most important thing any woman can do is promote her inner well-being

Every problem has a creative solution.

Personal Style comes from within. It's when the woman, her individuality and spirit come through. She uses clothes to express who she is and how she feels

Mere hope isn't enough to change destiny. One must act.

One can only be constantly envious of other people's achievements through idleness, because true dreamers are too focused on their goals and dreams to be worrying about other people's business.

Blessed is he that considereth the poor.

There is some comfort in dying surrounded by one's children.

All I ever wanted to do was be able to pay my rent.

Your mind is a your temple, keep it beautiful and free. Don't let an egg get laid in it by something you can't see.

When you are on a down swing, do not feel bad. Know the swing will change and things will get better.There are good times coming.

You’re training a new employee,' says Mrs. Clark, 'to take over your boring old job.' When you raise a child.

I'd defend myself. But I don't go around shoving people around; that's not me at all - that's for a cop. I'm not into that type of behavior at all.

One must always try to be as radical as reality itself.