Earl G. Graves Sr.’s quotes to motivate your business: “Success doesn’t come to you, you must go out and get it.”

Today is a bittersweet day as we commemorate the passing of Earl G. Graves Sr., the visionary founder and publisher of BLACK ENTERPRISE. He was 85 years old and has left an incredible legacy that will live on for years to come.

Earl Graves was a successful business titan and a pioneer in corporate board who also acted as an activist and philanthropist. His insight and advice will continue to empower Black people and his words will remain powerful for generations to come.

Here are six powerful Earl Graves business quotes that will forever stay with us:

“You can forget who you are as an African American. I mean, unfortunately, we have people who have succeeded and done well in business, and they don’t identify with any of the issues or problems we have at all as a people. I think that is unfortunate, and it’s their problem to our demise as a people if we have people who are successful not realizing who they are.”

“Economic power is the key to success in a capitalistic society. Business is the means to that power. African Americans can play this game, and we can win at it. You can succeed in business without being white.”

“I believe that entrepreneurship is the ultimate smart money move and the surest path toward wealth for African Americans. Far fewer Blacks than whites benefit from inherited wealth or assets. Entrepreneurship is the primary way to create the sort of wealth that can be passed on and built upon by succeeding generations.”

“Excelling in business goes hand in hand with excelling at creating opportunities for others. Any entrepreneur can make money. The very best make a difference.”

“It is the responsibility of all African Americans to help our young people understand the opportunities that entrepreneurship and business offer.”

“We keep going back, stronger, not weaker, because we will not allow rejection to beat us down. It will only strengthen our resolve. To be successful, there is no other way.”

Earl Graves Sr. was an incredible man who has left an everlasting mark on our society. His words will continue to empower us and remind us of the importance of pushing forward and aiming for success. We will continue to honor his legacy by recognizing the great impact he has made on the world.

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