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If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.

Marcus Garvey

At no time within the last five hundred years can one point to a single instance of the Negro as a race of haters.
MARCUS GARVEY

Race Time
The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.
MARCUS GARVEY

Greatness Shame Sin
If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
MARCUS GARVEY

Greatness Ourselves People Respect
The only protection against INJUSTICE in man is POWER? Physical, financial, and scientific.
MARCUS GARVEY

Justice Power Protection
What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act at some future time.
MARCUS GARVEY

Act Future Inspirational Time Yourself
Black men, you were once great; you shall be great again. Lose not courage or faith, go forward.
MARCUS GARVEY

Courage Faith Greatness Man Worth
We must give up the silly idea of folding our hands and waiting on God to do everything for us. If God had intended for that, then he would not have given us a mind. Whatever you want in life, you must make up your mind to do it for yourself.
MARCUS GARVEY

Give Up Hands Inspirational Life
Unite all people of African ancestry of the world to one great body to establish a country and absolute government of their own.
MARCUS GARVEY

Government Greatness People Politics World
History is the landmark by which we are directed into the true course of life.
MARCUS GARVEY

Direction History Life True
The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue is mightier than them both put together.
MARCUS GARVEY

Deep Philosophy Power Strength
Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm, look for me all around you, for, with God’s grace, I shall come and bring with me countless millions of black slaves who have died in America.
MARCUS GARVEY

Black Death God Myself World Yourself
If the Negro is not careful he will drink in all the poison of modern civilization and die from the effects of it.
MARCUS GARVEY

Care Death Poison
Let us not try to be the best or worst of others, but let us make the effort to be the best of ourselves.
MARCUS GARVEY

Best Effort Ourselves Try Worst
Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.
MARCUS GARVEY

Opportunity Yourself
People without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.
MARCUS GARVEY

History Knowledge Past People Tree
You must not mistake lip service and noise for bravery and service.
MARCUS GARVEY

Brave Generousity Mistake Yourself

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