Top 60 Yolanda Hadid Quotes

It’s hard for me to be involved in superficial friendships with other women.

I will continue to pave the way and share my health journey with the world until I find a cure and proper diagnostic testing for this silent killer called Lyme disease.

Getting chronic Lyme disease is probably the fastest way to figure out what and who is real in your life.

I am extremely proud of my heritage, and I would never use being Dutch as an excuse but rather an explanation of our cultural differences.

Anyone that was raised with a Germanic language will agree that our tone is strong, especially once translated into English.

I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved.

I have always said, ’40 is the new 20,’ and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond.

Lyme disease has become a fast epidemic worldwide. I am determined to help find a cure and figure out a way to share knowledge with the millions of people struggling with this debilitating disease.

It’s interesting as a mom to reflect on your own parenting skills. The core of our beliefs may stay the same, but our perspective changes over the years and evolves with each child that comes through us.

There is nothing harder for me than to sit at the sideline, not being able to be productive.

It took me a while to learn the true meaning of patience and surrender, but I have finally accepted that healing doesn’t happen on our schedule. It doesn’t have a clock or a calendar.

You don’t really know what your children are made of until the mommy engine of the family shuts down, and they are forced to step up and become the care-takers.

I’m convinced that probably everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It’s just one more reason to always try to be kind.

All of my gifts really come from a place of healing. I have homemade essential oils with a diffuser, which I’ve given to all my kids.

I have always been fascinated with romance and the fact that it is so effortless when we first fall in love but how it then becomes a conscious effort to stay creative and connected. Thats why I always say, ‘Get wise: keep your romance alive.’

At some point, you just learn to surrender to your path.

Nobody likes to be judged, including me, but I am the first to say that I am far from perfect.

The Lakers and the Clippers teams play against each other; friends shouldn’t.

At 12 years old, I raised a premature baby cow on our farm because her mom had died. I bottle-fed it every day, let it suck on my chin, and babied it until it was stable.

I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made.

I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.

I am righteous and not afraid to speak my truth. My delivery might not always be as diplomatic as I would like it to be, but my words are truthful – spoken from the heart and to the point.

Nothing better than a good laugh and giggling over a whole bunch of nothing.

I am so grateful for my children who remind me every day what matters in life, and I feel fortunate to be their mommy and share their special love.

Even though I struggle with severe diminished brain function, I take 100 percent responsibility for every word that comes out of my mouth and gladly admit to my mistakes.

I believe forgiveness is the best form of love in any relationship. It takes a strong person to say they’re sorry and an even stronger person to forgive.

I think I’m a disciplined mom versus a strict mom. But also, that job – the disciplining was from birth until about 12, and at 12, I set my kids free, and they learned to become independent human beings.

Since losing my health, I also feel strongly about making each new day worthwhile.

I do have my insecurities, but I feel good in my skin, and my heart is full of love.

I was raised in Holland, where race and homosexuality are not a subject matter but rather a part of life.

Becoming chronically ill has definitely given me a greater understanding of human nature, and I’ve learned to accept people’s lack of long-term compassion for others while they live their busy lives.

I have been driven by romance my whole life because I crave the intimacy that comes with that.

Having lost my own father at such a young age, I have a soft spot for dads in general, but especially for Guy Glanville. He is a really good man inside who loves his family but may not always be capable of showing that.

I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it’s something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It’s a good feeling, and it makes me happy.

We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loved ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.

Some people come into our life as a blessing, while others come into our life as a lesson, so love them for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not.

The only reason I ever shared my health journey with the world was because I felt it to be my duty to sufferers that are bed-ridden and dying because there has yet to be found a proper diagnostic test for Lyme Disease in this country.

I have tried the fancy, superficial life in my past, but I quickly learned that diamonds are not my best friend.

I am proud to be an American and finally call this my home!

No matter how old we are, there is nothing better then getting the approval from our parents and the sense that they are proud of our accomplishments in life.

I have learned that friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest, it’s about who came and never left your side.

I’m not very diplomatic and wear my heart on my sleeve.

I believe the core of most of us women is very simple. We want to feel appreciated, acknowledged, and something as simple as flowers with a little note or some love letters goes a long way.

I never liked big parties, especially going alone. I much prefer smaller gatherings that are more intimate.

I will not allow anyone to shut me up or shame me into silence, and I’m not going to rot away behind closed doors.

I never had the college experience, so I have raised my girls to be more work-oriented and motivated to be financially independent.

I used to think I had and needed so many friends to feel loved. I know now that if you have one or two, you are good. More than that, you are great.

‘Through sickness and through health’ sounds so simple on your wedding day, but in reality, they become significant words that are a huge responsibility and show true character to navigate.

When struggling to get out of bed in the morning due to pain and exhaustion, the last thing on the priority list is going to get a blow dry.

I can sleep fine at night knowing that even though my honesty might not translate very diplomatically, the words I speak have good intent, and I live my life with great integrity.

Lyme has brought me to my knees; this disease is a silent killer and does not have a face.

My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It’s something I’ve done with my children since they were born.

Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it’s a great gift because it’s something that elevates your mood and your health.

It’s sad that people forget sometimes that there is a whole legitimate world of artists and actors out there that work their entire life, every day on perfecting their craft, but yet don’t get any acknowledgement for their extraordinary commitment to their profession.

Unfortunately but absolutely fair to all, the one thing money can’t buy is health – and happiness.

The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it was extremely hard for me to think, form sentences, and stay focused.

I love the American openness and use of language; I just don’t know how to be that way.

I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in Beverly Hills, but I was born with a great deal of self-worth.

I love to give crystals.

I love each of my kids in unique ways and try to meet their different needs so they can thrive and be their personal best.