Folorunso Alakija Quotes

It is not every business one ventures into that one would succeed at.

It is the mistakes that one made that would teach one lessons that one could apply to improve on subsequent attempts.

Rome was not built in a day. As you continue to struggle to make ends meet, somewhere, somehow, you will make it.

My wealth allows me to reach out to others, to those in need. I am a God-fearing woman and I am not in competition with anyone. I use my wealth to touch the lives of others.

When one is too busy with work or business, something could happen in their lives that could lead to regret.

Persevere – Never give up! Today’s world enjoys electricity because of those who did not give up!

For as long as one is alive, one will always have other things to achieve.

Charity begins at home.

It is when one dies and gets to the ‘beautiful gate’ that one would know if one has achieved all.

when one loses, one should not give up or run away. One just has to keep trying.

one should not do things in ‘one’s way.’ Rather, one should do things in ‘God’s way.’

Don’t give up when things get tough, just hang in there, stay focused and be patient.

Be diligent to succeed as there is a way where there be no way, only the persistent and diligent find it.

It was a real eye-opener. It made us better Christians. For every battle we fought, a better lesson was learnt”.

Thinking opens the doors to our minds and makes us receptive to the very idea of broadening our horizons and learning new things.