There is no royal flower strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for whatever success I have attained has been the result of much hard work and many sleepless nights.
Madam C. J. WalkerRead
The girls and women of our race must not be afraid to take hold of business endeavor and, by patient industry, close economy, determined effort and close application to business, wring success out of a number of business opportunities that lie at their very doors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should confidently pursue business opportunities with hard work and determination.
Madam C. J. Walker emphasizes the importance of women embracing business endeavors and approaching them with diligence, perseverance, and strategic thinking. She believes that success is attainable for women if they are willing to take initiative and put in the necessary effort to seize the opportunities available to them.
Themes
WomenBusinessSuccessPerseveranceOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young entrepreneurs at a business conference.
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Don't think that because you have to go down in the wash-tub that you are any less a lady!
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I feel that I am in a business that is a credit to the womanhood of our race.
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