I've always been about the power of a woman - accentuating the positive, deleting the negative, whether you're talking her body, her voice or her leadership.
Donna KaranRead
Women should always take care of themselves first. It makes you more equipped to take care of others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritizing personal well-being enhances one's ability to support others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-care for women, suggesting that by tending to their own needs and well-being, they become more capable and effective in supporting those around them. It highlights a reciprocal relationship between self-care and caring for others, advocating that personal health and happiness are not selfish but essential for those who take on the responsibility of caring for others.
Themes
Self-CareWell-BeingWomenSupportHealth
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment seminar.
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I never see one woman when I design, it's always a universe of women
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