A.G. Gaston Quotes

“I never wanted to get rich quick. I wanted to get rich sure.”

“Learn something new every day. The world is changing, and you have to change with it.”

“Knowledge without action is worthless. You have to apply what you learn.”

“The best investment you can make is in yourself. Education pays the highest dividends.”

“I believe in the American dream. I believe that if you work hard and smart, you can achieve anything in this country.”

“A man is not a failure until he blames somebody else for his mistakes.”

“Find a need and fill it. That's the secret to success in business.”

“You have to crawl before you walk, walk before you run. I started small and built my business step by step.”

“The customer is the most important person in any business. Without customers, you don't have a business.”

“Economic power is the key to political power. You can't have one without the other.”

“I wanted to prove that a Black man could be successful in business. I wanted to show that we had the same capabilities as anyone else.”

“Progress comes through demonstration, not just agitation. You have to show people what's possible.”

“Money is like a sixth sense. Without it, you can't make full use of the other five.”

“Wealth is not just about having money. It's about having the freedom to make choices.”

“Save your money and your money will save you. I learned that lesson early and never forgot it.”

“Don't spend money you don't have on things you don't need to impress people you don't like.”

“Leadership is not about being popular. It's about doing what's right, even when it's difficult.”

“Your word is your bond. In business, reputation is everything.”

“Success is not just about what you accomplish, but what you inspire others to accomplish.”

“Character is what you do when nobody is watching. That's what determines your real success in life.”

“Education is the great equalizer. It's the one thing that nobody can take away from you.”