Mary Kay Ash

1918–2001 · American businesswoman · Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

Mary Kay Ash founded Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1963 and built it into one of the largest direct-sales companies in the world, championing a motivational, faith-and-praise management style aimed at women in business. She was famous for aphorisms about self-belief and unlimited potential, which is why lines like this one attach to her name so readily — and why they need checking.

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“Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do”

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