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

- Madam C. J. Walker

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.

- Madam C. J. Walker

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 …

- Madam C. J. Walker

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

- Madam C. J. Walker

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

- Madam C. J. Walker

Perseverance is my motto.

- Madam C. J. Walker

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

- Madam C. J. Walker

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 oth…

- Madam C. J. Walker

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

- Madam C. J. Walker