I believe that living on the edge, living in and through your fear, is the summit of life, and that people who refuse to take that dare condemn themselves to a life of living death. — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
I would tell young people to start where they are with what they have and that the secret of a big success is starting with a small success and dreaming bigger and bigger dreams, I would tell them also that a young Black woman or a young Black man can't dream too much today or dare too much if he… — John H. Johnson Copy Share
When I see a barrier, I cry and I curse, and then I get a ladder and climb over it. — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
All have disappointments, all have times when it isn't worthwhile. — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work.… — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
I believe that living on the edge, living in and through your fear, is the summit of life, and that people who refuse to… — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
If you can somehow think and dream of success in small steps, every time you make a step, every time you accomplish a small… — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
It's better to get smart than to get mad. I try not to get so insulted that I will not take advantage of an… — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
You spend so much time in your profession it ought to be something you love. — John H. Johnson Copy Share Image
