"I am a living example of what can be accomplished by an American Negro woman who had the courage to follow her own convictions."

"I want to see the Negro women of this country become independent and self-supporting."

"I am a firm believer in the power of self-improvement."

"You might say that I was the first and caused others to awaken to the sense of their duty in helping deserving causes for the benefit of the race."

"The only way to build a great business is to have a great product."