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You never really fail until you stop wanting.

Mary Kay Ash

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Mary Kay Ash
Age: 83 †
Born: 1918
Born: May 12
Died: 2001
Died: November 22
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Mary Kathlyn Wagner
Wanting
Fail
Failing
Stop
Really
Never

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I believe that there is no such thing as a subordinate. If the air-conditioning ceases to work in our building, then the repair technician becomes more important than the chairman of the board. We're all people working together toward a common objective.
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We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
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When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
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What's interesting about subscribing to a life of giving is that you become addicted.
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I believe every person has the ability to achieve something important, and with that in mind I regard everyone as special. A manager should feel this way about people, but it's an attitude that can't be faked. You've got to be honestly convinced that every human being is important.
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Do not desire to fit in. Desire to lead.
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