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.

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

One night I had a dream, and in that dream a big black man appeared to me and told me what to mix up for my hair. I made up my mind I would begin to sell it.

I am not ashamed of my past. I am not ashamed of my humble beginning.

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

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

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