The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe essence of neo-colonialism is that the State which is subject to it is, in theory, independent and has all the outward trappings of international sovereignty.
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Africa is one continent, one people and one nation
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We all want a United Africa, United not only in our concept of what unity connotes, but united in our common desire to move forward together in dealing with all the problems that can best be solved only on a continental basis.
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Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.
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Socialism is not spontaneous. It does not arise of itself. It has abiding principles according to which the major means of production and distribution ought to be socialised if exploitation of the many by the few is to be prevented; if, that is to say, egalitarianism in the economy is to be protected.
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Revolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.
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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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But I think that of all the literature that I studied, the book that did more than any other to fire my enthusiasm was The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey published by his wife.
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The total liberation and unification of Africa under an All-African Socialist Government must be the primary objective of all Black revolutionaries throughout the world.
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Ghana must not, Ghana cannot be neutral in the struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor.
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The courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?
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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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I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
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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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For centuries, Europeans dominated the African continent.
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We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
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