The 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 NKRUMAHAction without thought is empty. Thought without action is blind.
More Kwame Nkrumah Quotes
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The best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.
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Ghana must not, Ghana cannot be neutral in the struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor.
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Africa is one continent, one people and one nation
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The masses of the people of Africa are crying for unity.
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We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!
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It 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.
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At long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country is free forever!
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Long 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.
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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.
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It is far easier for the proverbial camel to pass through the needle’s eye, hump and all, than for an erstwhile colonial administration to give sound and honest counsel of a political nature to its liberated territory.
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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 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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The oppressed and exploited people are striving for their freedom against exploitation and suppression.
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Revolutions are brought about by men, by men who think as men of action and act as men of thought.
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But 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.
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