I want you to understand that your first duty is to humanity. I want others to look at us and see that we care not just about ourselves but about others.

If I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.

Perseverance is my motto.

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.

I got my start by giving myself a start.

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