We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.
KWAME NKRUMAHWe prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.
KWAME NKRUMAHWe have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
KWAME NKRUMAHIt is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African unity.
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 NKRUMAHGhana must not, Ghana cannot be neutral in the struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor.
KWAME NKRUMAHCapitalism is a development by refinement from feudalism, just as feudalism is development by refinement from slavery .
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 NKRUMAHAfrica is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
KWAME NKRUMAHThe result of neo-colonialism is that foreign capital is used for the exploitation rather than for the development of the less developed parts of the world.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe 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?
KWAME NKRUMAHWe all want a United Africa, United not only in our concept of what unity connotes, but united in our common desire to move forward together in dealing with all the problems that can best be solved only on a continental basis.
KWAME NKRUMAHRevolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.
KWAME NKRUMAHThe best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.
KWAME NKRUMAHIt is an objective which when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of the aspirations of Africans and people of African descent everywhere. It will at the same time advance the triumph of the international socialist revolution.
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 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 NKRUMAH