It is only the belief and the confidence we have in a God why man is able to understand his own social institutions, and move and live like a rational human being.
MARCUS GARVEYWe must give up the silly idea of folding our hands and waiting on God to do everything for us. If God had intended for that, then he would not have given us a mind. Whatever you want in life, you must make up your mind to do it for yourself.
More Marcus Garvey Quotes
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I am not opposed to the white race as charged by my enemies. I have no time to hate anyone. All my time is devoted to the up-building and development of the Negro Race.
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Unite all people of African ancestry of the world to one great body to establish a country and absolute government of their own.
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History is the landmark by which we are directed into the true course of life.
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The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind.
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To see your enemy and know him is a part of the complete education of man.
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There is no humanity before that which starts with yourself.
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Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself, and let history record that as we toiled laboriously and courageously, we worked to live gloriously.
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I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.
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Every 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.
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Africa for the Africans, at home and abroad!
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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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Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.
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You must not mistake lip service and noise for bravery and service.
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People without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.
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Chance has never yet satisfied the hope of suffering people.
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