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John H. Johnson [1918-2005] American

Rank: 112
Businessman, Publisher

John Harold Johnson was an American businessman and publisher. He was the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company. In 1982, he became the first African American to appear on the Forbes 400.

Change, Dreams, Education, Failure, Faith, Leadership, Parenting, Positive

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To succeed, one must be creative and persistent.	Leadership	101
Dream small dreams. If you make them too big, you get overwhelmed and you don't do anything. If you make small goals and accomplish them, it gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals.	Dreams, Positive	102
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 opportunity to persuade people to change their minds.	Change	103
When I go in to see people - and I sell an occasional ad now - I never say, 'Help me because I am black' or 'Help me because I am a minority.' I always talk about what we can do for them.		104
My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work. She believed passionately in education.	Education, Faith, Parenting	105
All have disappointments, all have times when it isn't worthwhile.		106
Failure is a word that I simply don't accept.	Failure	107
Every day I run scared. That's the only way I can stay ahead.		108
You spend so much time in your profession it ought to be something you love.		109

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