The kind of job doesn't matter. The length of time on the job doesn't matter... If you work hard and do your best, you'll be recognized and move onward.

Knowledge is the key that unlocks all the doors. You can be green-skinned with yellow polka dots and come from Mars, but if you have knowledge that people need, instead of beating you, they'll beat a path to your door.

Do not underestimate the importance of feeling special.

Our children need to see and hear about more black role models in many fields so they can make better choices.

If we make every attempt to increase out knowledge in order to use it for human good, it will make a difference in us and in our world.

Do we have a brain? Than use it. It's all you need to overcome a problem. That's the secret. That's my simple but powerful prescription for life, love, and success in a dangerous world.

I think God's a pretty fair guy.