I never modeled myself after anyone. The person who had most influence on me was my mother, but it was really for her strength and courage more than her style, even though she had a lot of style. In a weird way, looking at pictures of me when I was 17 or 18, I was dressing the same way. I haven't changed very much.

— Diane von Furstenberg

Insecurity is a waste of time.

— Diane von Furstenberg

Italy will always have the best food.

— Diane von Furstenberg

I travel in so many different ways; I travel high, I rough it... it all depends on who I travel with.

— Diane von Furstenberg

I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.

— Diane von Furstenberg

I wanted to be an independent woman, a woman who could pay for her bills, a woman who could run her own life - and I became that woman.

— Diane von Furstenberg

I was lucky enough to have it all. To be successful in business, to have children, to raise them on my own, and to travel and live my life. It was a lot of work, but it's a privilege to have been able to do it.

— Diane von Furstenberg

Life is a risk.

— Diane von Furstenberg

Marriage was never a destination with me.

— Diane von Furstenberg

My best friend is me, and I take good care of me.

— Diane von Furstenberg