I am not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment for hundreds of the women of my race.

I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.

There would be no hair growing business today had I not started it.

America doesn't respect anything but money. What our people need is a few millionaires.

I want the great masses of my people to take a greater pride in their personal appearance and to give their hair proper attention.

IT'S PRETTY HARD for the Lord TO GUIDE YOU IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE UP YOUR MIND WHICH WAY TO GO.

I am not merely satisfied in making money for myself, for I am endeavoring to provide employment for hundreds of women of my race. ... I want to say to every Negro woman present, don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!