We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Fabian Renteria | Fashion Designer and Sewing Blogger

Yes I do! I had a professor that said; “Pattern Making separates the Men from the boys”, on the first day of my first Pattern Making class in Design School. I thought it was silly at first but after graduating and working in the Fashion Industry I can say nothing has ever rang truer. Pattern Making is such a crucial part of the design process. If you do not have even the most basic knowledge of patterns and fit, you are going to struggle in this industry. Read more>>

Suzanne Grycel and Erin Iler | Full Event Floral Designers

Love what you do; do what you love. -Wayne W. Dyer
We love this quote because it embodies what we feel about our business. We work extremely hard; however, we put our heart and soul into every floral vision.
There are weekends where we work 12-14 hour days. But at the end of the day, we can honestly say we LOVE what we do. Read more>>

Justin Ayers | Photographer & Art Director

Yes I actually do, its from Georgia O’Keeffe. The quote goes, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say in any other way – things I had no words for.” For me, this quote speaks to exactly why I became a photographer. Growing up there were so many moments where I felt that I couldn’t properly express myself. Read more>>

Victoria Ivy Embers | Writer, Musician, Photographer, Student

My favourite quote is a quote from the film The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty: “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” As someone who is constantly searching for meaning in life, this quote resonated with me from a very young age and helped me see the purpose in the world. Read more>>

Daphne Rahnama | Psychotherapist

One quote that’s always resonated with me is: “This too shall pass.” This simple quote has gotten me through a lot of difficult times in my past. I came across this quote when I was 13 years old, after my dad suddenly passed away. This quote reminded me that whatever I’m feeling won’t last forever. During my grief, the dark days seemed never-ending. Read more>>

Irina Alarov | Esthetician Extraordinare

Yes, I do! I’ve got this favorite quote that really tickles my thoughts. It goes, “There’s no such thing as I can’t. There’s such a thing as I don’t want.” My mom used to hit me with that gem back in the day when she’d ask me to tackle chores while I was deep into my homework ninja mode. She’d raise an eyebrow and say, “Oh sweetie, it’s not that you can’t, you just don’t want to.” Read more>>

Bonnie Tseng | Social Impact Leader

I have three quotes that define my approach to most situations and opportunities. They allow me to tap into the superpower of empathy, resulting in more agile decisions. 1. Kindness is the power to make life even more beautiful.
2. Good people have bad days so forgive, even if it’s yourself.
3. It’s not a no, it’s more like a long yes. Read more>>

Aliza Brugger | Director // Screenwriter

Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none. – Ralph Waldo Emerson To feel safe and accepted in rural Nebraska where I was raised, I shrank myself to meet the expectations of my conservative, religious environment. I’ve since worked hard to fully and loudly embrace my identity as a queer and non-binary artist, but it’s not easy, especially given the current advancements in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and the increase in hate crimes against us. Read more>>

Jake Curtis | Screenwriter

When I worked at Locksmith Animation, they used to say “to make things happen, you’ve got to make things” and it’s something I try to keep in mind throughout my process. Especially as a writer, it’s easy to get bogged down in your own ideas. We want things to be perfect and fully formed – but nothing happens until you make something. Read more>>

Angela Crutchfield | Transformational HR Consultant, Lifestyle Coach and Motivational Speaker

“My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” – Psalm 45:1
This scripture really jumped off the page and landed squarely in my heart one day! I mean, really!!! Read more>>

Samantha Sammy” Jennifer Larsen Hernandez | Stand-Up Comic Actress Producer”

“Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius. This philosophy never gets old and it means everything to me. My dad used to come home tired and stressed out after a long day at the post office in Dumont NJ. Mom would cook and I would put on my own shows, mini plays if you will to entertain my parents, dogs, birds, fish, and stuffed animals nightly. Read more>>