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Madam C. J. Walker Quotes: I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.
         

I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.


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I want the great masses of my people to take a greater pride in their personal appearance and to give their hair proper attention.



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