Revolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.
KWAME NKRUMAHA State in the grip of neo-colonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor which makes neo-colonialism such a serious threat to world peace.
More Kwame Nkrumah Quotes
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It is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else . . .
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It is far easier for the proverbial camel to pass through the needle’s eye, hump and all, than for an erstwhile colonial administration to give sound and honest counsel of a political nature to its liberated territory.
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In communal society, where there are virtually no class divisions, man’s productive activities on outlook and culture is less discernible. Account must be taken of the psychology of conflicting classes.
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Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.
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I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
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Capitalism is a development by refinement from feudalism, just as feudalism is development by refinement from slavery .
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Ghana must not, Ghana cannot be neutral in the struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor.
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Long before many of us were even conscious of our own degradation, these men [Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. DuBois] fought for African national and racial equality.
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In reality its economic system and thus its political policy is directed from outside.
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At long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country is free forever!
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A State in the grip of neo-colonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor which makes neo-colonialism such a serious threat to world peace.
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Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
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But as a Great Power whose greatness is indestructible because it is built not on fear, envy and suspicion, nor won at the expense of others, but founded on hope, trust, friendship and directed to the good of all mankind.
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We face neither East nor West: we face forward.
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As far as i am concerned, i am in the knowledge that death can never extinguish the torch which i have lit in Ghana and Africa.
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