Quotes by Anita Roddick

• Embrace your uniqueness, for in a world of copies, originality is the key to greatness.
• Life is a canvas, make sure to paint it with the colors of your own choosing.
• Success is not just about reaching the destination but also savoring the journey along the way.
• Embrace the journey of self-discovery, for in understanding who you are, you unlock the potential of who you can become.
• The money that we make from the company goes into The Body Shop Foundation, which isn't one of those awful tax shelters like some in America. It just functions to take the money and give it away.
• Nobody talks of entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking.
• Over the past decade... while many businesses have pursued what I call 'business as usual,' I have been part of a different, smaller business movement, one that tried to put idealism back on the agenda.
• Since the governments are in the pockets of businesses, who's going to control this most powerful institution? Business is more powerful than politics, and it's more powerful than religion. So it's going to have to be the vigilante consumer.
• The Body Shop Foundation is run by our staff and supports social activism and environmental activism. We don't tend to support big agencies.
• The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.
• Years ago nobody was elected on the economic ticket. It was either the education platform, or it was health or it was other issues. It is only recently that economic values have superceded every other human value.
• Consumers have not been told effectively enough that they have huge power and that purchasing and shopping involve a moral choice.
• The movement for the environment really only started in the mid 1970's.
• There is no scientific answer for success. You can't define it. You've simply got to live it and do it.
• When you run an entrepreneurial business, you have hurry sickness - you don't look back, you advance and consolidate. But it is such fun.
• Look at the Quakers - they were excellent business people that never lied, never stole; they cared for their employees and the community which gave them the wealth. They never took more money out than they put back in.
• The market controls everything, but the market has no heart.
• All through history, there have always been movements where business was not just about the accumulation of proceeds but also for the public good.
• If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just.
• If I had learned more about business ahead of time, I would have been shaped into believing that it was only about finances and quality management.
• If I can't do something for the public good, what the hell am I doing?
• I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in.
• I traveled enormously during the 1960's, when you measured everything by where you traveled and what you did as travelers.
• I didn't go to business school, didn't care about financial stuff and the stock market.
• I am still looking for the modern equivalent of those Quakers who ran successful businesses, made money because they offered honest products and treated their people decently... This business creed, sadly, seems long forgotten.
• But the minute we went public on the stock market, which is how our wealth was created, it was no longer how many people you employed, it was how much you were worth and how much your company was worth.
• But if you can create an honorable livelihood, where you take your skills and use them and you earn a living from it, it gives you a sense of freedom and allows you to balance your life the way you want.
• At The Body Shop we had always been measured by how many jobs we had created, and I got a major award from the Queen on that.
• If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.
• I believe in businesses where you engage in creative thinking, and where you form some of your deepest relationships. If it isn't about the production of the human spirit, we are in big trouble.
• Embrace the chaos within you, for it is the birthplace of creativity and innovation.
• Success is not measured by the heights one reaches, but by the obstacles one overcomes with grace.
• True strength is not found in conformity, but in the courage to stand firm in your own authenticity.
• In a sea of copies, dare to be an original masterpiece.
• Your uniqueness is your superpower, embrace it and watch yourself soar above the crowd.
• Success is not about winning every battle, but about learning from every defeat.
• Success is not defined by your possessions, but by the depth of your character and the impact you have on others.
• Don't be afraid to stand out in a crowd, for it is your uniqueness that makes you unforgettable.
• Strength comes from embracing your uniqueness in a world that seeks conformity.
• Embrace your uniqueness, for in a world of copies, originality is a treasure beyond measure.
• Don't be afraid to show your true colors, for the world needs your unique brilliance to shine.
• Embrace the chaos, for within it lies the seeds of creativity and transformation.
• Success is not defined by the size of your accomplishments, but by the depth of your character.
• Success is not defined by how high you climb, but by how much joy you spread along the way.
• Success is not measured by the heights you reach, but by the obstacles you overcome with courage and resilience.
• Just as the seedling must break through the darkness to reach the light, so must we face our struggles to grow and flourish.
• Do not drown your soul in the shallowness of conformity, let it soar in the vastness of your uniqueness.
• Success is not just about reaching the destination, but also about savoring the journey along the way.
• Creativity is the greatest rebellion in a world that seeks conformity.
• True strength is not measured by how much weight you can lift, but by how gently you can uplift others.
• Embrace the uncertainty of life, for in its chaos lies the opportunity for growth and transformation.
• Don't be afraid to stand out, for in a sea of conformity, your uniqueness will always be your greatest strength.
• Be the flame that lights up the darkness, not the flickering match that fades away.
• Success is not defined by the destination, but by the journey taken with integrity and purpose.
• Success is not about reaching the destination, but about the journey that shapes us along the way.
• Embrace the storms within you, for even the darkest clouds hold the promise of rainbows.
• Just as the sunflower follows the sun, let your inner light guide you towards growth and purpose.
• Success is not about the destination, but the journey taken with courage and purpose.
• Life is a canvas, and you are the artist. Paint your dreams with the colors of passion and purpose.
• Success is not determined by the size of your paycheck, but by the depth of your compassion and the strength of your character.
• Success is not just about reaching the destination, but also about enjoying every step of the journey.
• Success is not measured by the possessions we acquire, but by the depth of kindness we spread.
• Life is a journey, not a destination; enjoy the ride, embrace the detours, and cherish the moments along the way.
• Embrace the beauty of your own uniqueness, for in a world of clones, being yourself is a rebellion.
• Success is not defined by the number of stars you reach, but by the impact you leave behind in the darkness.
• Dare to be different, for in uniqueness lies the seed of greatness.
• Embrace the chaos within, for it is the birthplace of creativity and innovation.
• Nurture your uniqueness, for in a world of copies, the original shines the brightest.
• Success is not defined by how high you climb, but by how deeply you connect with those around you.
• A diamond is just a lump of coal that stuck to its job.
• Just because you took longer than others doesn't mean you failed. Remember, bonus rounds come after finishing the entire game!
• If you think you're too small to make a difference, try spending a night with a mosquito.
• If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.