the 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 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 NKRUMAHThe forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe oppressed and exploited people are striving for their freedom against exploitation and suppression.
KWAME NKRUMAHInvestment under neo-colonialism increases rather than decreases the gap between the rich and poor countries of the world.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe masses of the people of Africa are crying for unity.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe fortunes of the African revolution are closely linked with the world-wide struggle against imperialism. It does not matter where the battle erupts, be it in Africa, Asia or Latin America, the master-mind and master-hand at work are the same.
KWAME NKRUMAHAfrica is one continent, one people and one nation
KWAME NKRUMAHIt is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else . . .
KWAME NKRUMAHWe prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.
KWAME NKRUMAHAfrica is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
KWAME NKRUMAHFor centuries, Europeans dominated the African continent.
KWAME NKRUMAHAction without thought is empty. Thought without action is blind.
KWAME NKRUMAHLong before many of us were even conscious of our own degradation, these men [Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. DuBois] fought for African national and racial equality.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe white man arrogated to himself the right to rule and to be obeyed by the non-white; his mission, he claimed, was to “civilize” Africa. Under this cloak, the Europeans robbed the continent of vast riches and inflicted unimaginable suffering on the African people.
KWAME NKRUMAHWe have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
KWAME NKRUMAHAt long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country is free forever!
KWAME NKRUMAH