You know, you don't have to have money to be a successful businessperson. You don't need a college degree. You just need a lot of common sense backed up by a willingness to work hard.

It is not possible to erase racism just because African-Americans have reached a level of financial success and crossover appeal.

Never duck responsibility, its like running from the rain only to fall into the river.

The more we give, the more we receive. It's important to give back, because the seeds you plant today, you will harvest tomorrow.

Comfort is the enemy of achievement.

Being an impatient person, I wanted to do what my grandmother said: "Do as much as you can as fast as you can; be as productive as possible." But you must be patient. So I have struggled to balance patience with being an impatient person, and trying to find a happy medium.

Success isn’t something that happens overnight: it’s a process. You have to nurture it along with continuous care, and the best way to do this is to have the right people working with you - not for you, but with you. I can dream alone and strive alone, but true success always requires the help and support of others.