The mother is the first teacher of the child. The message she gives that child, that child gives to the world.
MALCOLM XOnly those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.
More Malcolm X Quotes
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Our objective is complete freedom, justice and equality by any means necessary.
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Who taught you to hate yourself?
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I think that the best thing that a person can be is sincere.
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I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.
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A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can’t play the part of a wise man.
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The greatest mistake of the movement has been trying to organize a sleeping people around specific goals. You have to wake the people up first, then you’ll get action.
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To have once been a criminal is no disgrace. To remain a criminal is the disgrace.
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Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.
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I don’t advocate violence; but if a man steps on my toes, I’ll step on his.
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Everybody shall be accepted no matter what they stand for, you are not always going to agree on their faith.
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One day, may we all meet together in the light of understanding.
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Learn to see, listen, and think for yourself.
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Anytime you have to rely upon your enemy for a job you’re in bad shape.
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If someone puts their hands on you make sure they never put their hands on anybody else again.
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I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.
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