I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
KWAME NKRUMAHI am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.
KWAME NKRUMAHWe have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
KWAME NKRUMAHThe 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…
KWAME NKRUMAHI believe strongly and sincerely that with the deep-rooted wisdom and dignity.
KWAME NKRUMAHFreedom is not something that one people can bestow on another as a gift. Thy claim it as their own and none can keep it from them.
KWAME NKRUMAHCountrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.
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.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe traditional face of Africa includes an attitude towards man which can only be described as being socialist
KWAME NKRUMAHIn reality its economic system and thus its political policy is directed from outside.
KWAME NKRUMAHIt is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else
KWAME NKRUMAHthe innate respect for human lives, the intense humanity that is our heritage, the African race, united under one federal government, will emerge not as just another world bloc to flaunt its wealth and strength.
KWAME NKRUMAHRevolutions 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.
KWAME NKRUMAHHer earth is rich, yet the products that come from above and below the soil continue to enrich, not Africans predominantly, but groups and individuals who operate to Africa’s impoverishment.
KWAME NKRUMAHSocialism 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.
KWAME NKRUMAHBut 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.
KWAME NKRUMAH