Quotes from Ashley Graham

The sense of pride I take away from doing something I know will be inspire women to feel confident about their bodies.

A lot of bodybuilders have high BMIs. It's not an indication of your overall health. Like, why put more standards on women saying there's a maximum BMI? I just think we need to be healthy, and I am.

I actually love modeling clothing and showing women that clothing and style can help your confidence shine.

You are good enough to make whatever you want to achieve possible. You just need to find your talent and passion, then put a heck a lot of work into it.

'Sexy' is a state of mind, and it can come in all shapes and sizes. It is different for every person.

I remember thinking, 'If I don't love the woman that I look at in the mirror, I am never going to be successful.' That was the moment I had to start convincing myself to look in the mirror and start saying, 'I love you.'

When I post a photo from a 'good angle,' I receive criticism for looking smaller and selling out. When I post photos showing my cellulite, stretch marks, and rolls, I'm accused of promoting obesity.

There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size.

I always say wear what makes you feel most confident, and confidence doesn't always come over night.

I think the word 'plus-sized' is so divisive to women.

Words have power, and if you are going to use your words negatively, then that is exactly what is going to happen in your life.

I hit the beauty jackpot, I get it, but that's not enough: you've got to have more to have longevity in this business. It's always been, 'OK, so what can I do now?'