Only those who have already experienced a revolution within themselves can reach out effectively to help others.
MALCOLM XBe peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
More Malcolm X Quotes
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History is a people’s memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals.
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You and I have never seen democracy; all we’ve seen is hypocrisy.
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I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don’t believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn’t want brotherhood with me.
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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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My sincerity is my credentials.
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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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I don’t advocate violence; but if a man steps on my toes, I’ll step on his.
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How can anyone be against love?
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Ignorance of each other is what has made unity impossible in the past.
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Reform is for people who have government connections, revolution is for the people!
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Only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.
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Education is an important element in the struggle for human rights.
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The only persons who really changed history are those who changed men’s thinking about themselves.
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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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Children have a lesson adults should learn, to not be ashamed of failing, but to get up and try again.
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