Oscar de la Renta Quotes

For a tiny person, I have a lot of confidence. No one messes with me!

There's boldness in being assertive; there's strength and confidence.

I really want women to throw their shoulders back and stand up straight and use their big girl voices and not feel like they're compromising their femininity to be strong and smart.

Don't be afraid of your own power.

I like women who have their own idea of life: the woman who is assured, comfortable with herself, strong inside, proud of herself - not in an arrogant way, not showing off.

Being fierce is a compliment! It's not an insult.

Nobody on this earth can intimidate me.

I feel comfortable working with people who are secure in themselves and confident in what they do.

It has nothing to do with clothing or makeup. Just put your shoulders back and chin up, and face the world with pride.

My mother once told me that no women is naked when she comes equipped with a bad mood and a steady glare.

I have seen countless people make a choice to be confident. If you don't naturally feel bold and confident, you can choose an attitude of confidence.

It is an important distinction to note that she looked not only as if she had taken good care of herself, but that she had good reason to have done so. (...) She looked to be in such total possession of her life that only the most confident men could continue to look at her if she looked back at them. Even in bus stations, she was a woman who was stared at only until she looked back.

One shouldn't allow oneself to be intimidated by something that can be picked up and tucked under one's arm.

Once you've found something you know how to do, it makes you feel you don't have to be intimidated by someone.

Let's be clear, I'm a strong woman.

A lot of people would say 'sexy' is about the body. But to me, 'sexy' is a woman with confidence. I admire women who have very little fear.

I'm not intimidated by anyone.

You can't let yourself be pushed around. You can't live in fear. I mean, some people do live in fear. You can't live in fear. That's no way to live your life.

Style is the instrument you can pick back up when you want to regain some of the confidence you've lost.

If I have to be fierce, I'll be fierce.

I don't walk around with fear. I walk around with strength. I believe in cause and effect.

I'm a big fan of independent girls who are strong-willed, vocal in their opinions, and have a sense of humor.

Once you lose everything, what's the worst that's going to happen to you? You develop a self-assurance.

Fighters display two things. They display confidence, or they display a look that says, 'I'm not sure.'

I love life and nothing intimidates me anymore.