Famous quote by Coco Chanel

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I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like
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"I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like"

- Coco Chanel

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This quote by Coco Chanel talks to the power of self-determination and the ability to develop one's own life. By taking for given that everything she did not like would have an opposite, she was able to produce a life that she desired. This recommends that she was able to take control of her life and make decisions that would lead her to a life that she enjoyed with. This quote also speaks with the idea of taking threats and wanting to try something brand-new. By taking the reverse of what she did not like, she was able to explore new possibilities and create a life that she was proud of. This quote is a suggestion that all of us have the power to create our own lives which we should be willing to take threats and explore brand-new possibilities.

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Coco Chanel This quote is written / told by Coco Chanel between August 19, 1883 and January 10, 1971. She was a famous Designer from France. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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