People without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.
MARCUS GARVEYEvery man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own.
More Marcus Garvey Quotes
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There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.
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If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
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Hungry men have no respect for the law, authority, or human life.
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I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free.
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A man’s bread and butter is only insured when he works for it.
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Chance has never yet satisfied the hope of suffering people.
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Progress is the attraction that moves humanity.
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Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm, look for me all around you, for, with God’s grace, I shall come and bring with me countless millions of black slaves who have died in America.
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Never forget that intelligence rules the world and ignorance carry the burden. Therefore, remove yourself as far as possible from ignorance and seek as far as possible to be intelligent.
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Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.
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Let us not try to be the best or worst of others, but let us make the effort to be the best of ourselves.
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History is the landmark by which we are directed into the true course of life.
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If the Negro is not careful he will drink in all the poison of modern civilization and die from the effects of it.
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The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.
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Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden.
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