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.
MALCOLM XAll over this world people are standing up for freedom.
More Malcolm X Quotes
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You can’t have capitalism without racism.
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A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can’t play the part of a wise man.
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Only those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.
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We are non-violent with people who are non-violent with us.
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Usually when people are sad, they don’t do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change.
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I don’t even call it violence when it’s in self defense; I call it intelligence.
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The greatest mistake of the movement has been trying to organize a sleeping people around specific goals. You have to wake the people up first, then you’ll get action.
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Only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.
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How can anyone be against love?
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One day, may we all meet together in the light of understanding.
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Revolution is based on land. Land is the basis of all independence. Land is the basis of freedom, justice, and equality.
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Education is the means to help our children and thereby increase self-respect.
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You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
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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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If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.
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