Remember this Coco Chanel quote next time you find yourself trying to decide whether or not to splurge on a night out with your girlfriends.

"You live but once; you might as well be amusing." --Coco Chanel

So true! Here's a Coco Chanel quote for the ages.

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." --Coco Chanel

Yes, in addition to being classy and fabulous, we should also be empowered.

"A girl should be two things: who and what she wants." --Coco Chanel

Ooh, the ultimate burn. (File this Coco quote away for future use).

"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all." --Coco Chanel

Elegance was clearly very important to Chanel -- indeed, she built her whole brand around the concept.

"A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant." --Coco Chanel