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.
KWAME NKRUMAHThose who would judge us merely by the heights we have achieved would do well to remember the depths from which we started.
More Kwame Nkrumah Quotes
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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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Africa is one continent, one people and one nation
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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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We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.
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We face neither East nor West: we face forward.
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The struggle between social classes and the history of ideologies. In general, intellectual movements closely reflect the trends of economic developments.
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We 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.
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Those who would judge us merely by the heights we have achieved would do well to remember the depths from which we started.
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The oppressed and exploited people are striving for their freedom against exploitation and suppression.
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Her 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.
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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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Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism .
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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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The traditional face of Africa includes an attitude towards man which can only be described as being socialist
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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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