The struggle between social classes and the history of ideologies. In general, intellectual movements closely reflect the trends of economic developments.
KWAME NKRUMAHRevolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.
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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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All people of African descent, whether they live in North or South America, the Caribbean, or in any part of the world are Africans and belong to the African nation.
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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 traditional face of Africa includes an attitude towards man which can only be described as being socialist
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We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.
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The 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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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 only the ending of capitalism, colonialism, imperialism and neocolonialism and the attainment of world communism that can provide the conditions under which the RACE question can finally be abolished and eliminated.
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Africa is one continent, one people, and one nation.
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In reality its economic system and thus its political policy is directed from outside.
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Capitalism is but the gentlemen’s method of slavery.
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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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No people without a government of their own can expect to be treated on the same level as people of independent sovereign states.
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The oppressed and exploited people are striving for their freedom against exploitation and suppression.
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The notion that in order to have a nation it is necessary for there to be a common language, a common territory and common culture has failed to stand the test of time or the scrutiny of scientific definition of objective reality…
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