The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame; it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.

Why has elegance found so little following? That is the reality of it. Elegance has the disadvantage, if that's what it is, that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it.

Hard work and a good education will take you further than any government program.

You're allowed to work hard and have good things and do good things.

I'm really very self-confident when it comes to my work. When I take on a project, I believe in it 100%. I really put my soul into it. I'd die for it. That's how I am.

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.