John H. Johnson

I would tell young people to start where they are with what they have and that the secret of a big success…

— John H. Johnson

Failure is a word that I simply don't accept.

— John H. Johnson

When I see a barrier, I cry and I curse, and then I get a ladder and climb over it.

— John H. Johnson

All have disappointments, all have times when it isn't worthwhile.

— John H. Johnson

My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and…

— John H. Johnson

I believe that living on the edge, living in and through your fear, is the summit of life, and that people who…

— John H. Johnson

If you can somehow think and dream of success in small steps, every time you make a step, every time you accomplish…

— John H. Johnson

I decided once and for all that I was going to make it or die.

— John H. Johnson

It's better to get smart than to get mad. I try not to get so insulted that I will not take advantage…

— John H. Johnson

To succeed, one must be creative and persistent.

— John H. Johnson

It's not what the dream is but what the dream does.

— John H. Johnson

You spend so much time in your profession it ought to be something you love.

— John H. Johnson

Failure is a word I don't accept.

— John H. Johnson

What a relief it was to discover that I wasnt realy an idiot! I simply had a learning disability.

— John H. Johnson

There is a wisdom in the body that is older and more reliable than clocks and calendars.

— John H. Johnson

I believe the greater the handicap, the greater the triumph.

— John H. Johnson

Long shots do come in and hard work, dedication and perseverance will overcome almost any prejudice and open almost any door.

— John H. Johnson

I'm convinced that the only way to get ahead in this world is to live and sell dangerously. You've got to live…

— John H. Johnson

Every day I run scared. That's the only way I can stay ahead.

— John H. Johnson

Its better to get smart than to get mad. I try not to get so insulted that I will not take advantage…

— John H. Johnson

Dream small dreams. If you make them too big, you get overwhelmed and you don't do anything. If you make small goals…

— John H. Johnson

When I go in to see people - and I sell an occasional ad now - I never say, 'Help me because…

— John H. Johnson