Only those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.
MALCOLM XAnytime you have to rely upon your enemy for a job you’re in bad shape.
More Malcolm X Quotes
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Revolutions overturn systems. Revolutions destroy systems.
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Education is an important element in the struggle for human rights.
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Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.
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I believe in a religion that believes in freedom. Any time I have to accept a religion that won’t let me fight a battle for my people, I say to hell with that religion.
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Hatred and anger are powerless when met with kindness.
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You can’t hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree.
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If you’re not ready to die for it, take the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.
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Revolutions are never peaceful.
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Stumbling is not falling.
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Children have a lesson adults should learn, to not be ashamed of failing, but to get up and try again.
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Mankind’s history has proved from one era to another that the true criterion of leadership is spiritual. Men are attracted by spirit. By power, men are forced. Love is engendered by spirit. By power anxieties are created.
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Some things are better done than said.
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We need more light about each other. Light creates understanding, understanding creates love, love creates patience, and patience creates unity.
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If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything.
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Respect me, or put me to death.
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