Martha Stewart Birthday Quotes
In this image, Stewart smiles at onlookers as she arrives at federal court in New York City, March 2, 2004. Getty Images/Stephen Chernin

KEY POINTS

  • Martha Stewart started off working as a model at a very young age
  • She ventured into several businesses, including broadcasting and merchandising
  • She became a household name through her books on lifestyle and cooking

Martha Stewart, a multi-faceted businesswoman who became a household name through her books on lifestyle and cooking, is turning 79 Monday, Aug. 3.

Apart from writing several bestselling books, Stewart, who started off working as a model at a very young age, ventured into several businesses, including broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce. She founded the diversified media company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which is now owned by Marquee Brands LLC. As of March 2020, her net worth was estimated to be around $400 million.

Here are few inspirational quotes by the American business mogul on her birthday, courtesy MarthaStewart.com and Brainy Quotes –

  • "Without an open mind, you can never be a great success."
  • "It is a good thing until you discover a better thing."
  • "I am a hero worshiper. I love the number one tennis player. I love the number one baseball player. I want to see those records broken."
  • “Life is too complicated not to be orderly.”
  • “Never make a big decision without sleeping on it.”
  • "I am a hero worshiper. I love the number one tennis player. I love the number one baseball player. I want to see those records broken."
  • "Sometimes, what a host truly needs is a handful of excellent time-saving tips to throw a terrific party in no time at all. And who better than the ultimate hostess to provide clever, crafty ideas?"
  • “I try to seek out and surround myself with people who just percolate fresh, original, and creative ideas.”
  • "Seek out people to work with who are brimming with talent, energy, integrity, optimism, and generosity."
  • "So the pie isn't perfect? Cut it into wedges. Stay in control, and never panic."
  • "The more you adapt, the more interesting you are."
  • "Without an open-minded mind, you can never be a great success."
  • "I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time."
  • "Doing projects really gives people self-confidence. Nothing is better than taking the pie out of the oven. What it does for you personally, and for your family's idea of you, is something you can't buy."
  • "My new motto is: When you're through changing, you're through."
  • "I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed."