I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations…. I have built my own factory on my own ground.

You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?

I always try to be myself. Ever since I was an introverted kid, I'd get on stage and be able to break out of my shell.

I'm a firm believer that language and how we use language determines how we act, and how we act then determines our lives and other people's lives.

Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are.