Loida Nicolas Lewis

"Many of us had to leave our country to earn a living for ourselves and our families back home, but we did not leave behind our rights as Filipinos. Nor did we leave behind our love for our fellow countrymen."

"I should tell people my life story."

"I didn’t just have all those achievements. I have had failures and it’s stated in my book."

"I believe it’s never too late to develop good habits"

"This book is for those who are seeking ways to truly give the kind of care to themselves that make for long, healthy and joyful lives"

"When I get angry, I shut up. When I’m angry, I whisper. Because if you whisper, the anger would lessen"

"Buy a company to sell it. We call it leveraged buying-in. You buy a company because it is very profitable and then, you borrow all the money, leveraged buyout. You borrow all the money and the company will pay you. They pay for it."

"If you buy a company, it already has sales, organization, revenue and income; It’s already ready-made. All you have to do is to make it successful"

"You are all eager to make this world (a better place), but you will have to be the change that you want to see in the world."

"Use your head, but follow your heart"

"For those people who will read the book, you will see that my belief in the loving God is like a running strain in my life. So ups and downs, light and darkness, sadness and joy and all throughout, I knew God protects me and God Is my rock and my salvation"

"You know, that’s how you may have a successful marriage. The very basic element is love: that you love him and he loves you."

"Don’t forget your heritage."

"Just do good for your business. And don't forget, in the Jewish community, 10 percent of what they earn is to give away. So if you have P1,000 to spend, 10 percent is not yours, so just plan on the 90 percent."

"Reginald always believed that greatness is not reserved for a few. He wanted young people to know that with discipline and determination, they could achieve anything."

"This museum stands as a testament to the strength, creativity, and resilience of African Americans. Reginald wanted these stories told, preserved, and honored."

"Education was the key that opened doors for Reginald. He believed deeply in giving others the same opportunity to rise."