There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.
MARCUS GARVEYIf we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
More Marcus Garvey Quotes
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If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.
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Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.
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Unite all people of African ancestry of the world to one great body to establish a country and absolute government of their own.
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The only protection against INJUSTICE in man is POWER? Physical, financial, and scientific.
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The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind.
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Lose not courage, lose not faith, go forward.
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I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.
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Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.
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Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.
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Be Black, buy Black, think Black, and all else will take care of itself.
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History is the landmark by which we are directed into the true course of life.
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Black men, you were once great; you shall be great again. Lose not courage or faith, go forward.
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When all else fails to organize the people, conditions will.
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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.
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You must not mistake lip service and noise for bravery and service.
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Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden.
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Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.
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The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.
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I like honesty and fair play.
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Africa for the Africans, at home and abroad!
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What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act at some future time.
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If the Negro is not careful he will drink in all the poison of modern civilization and die from the effects of it.
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Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself, and let history record that as we toiled laboriously and courageously, we worked to live gloriously.
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The Greatest Weapon Used Against the Negro is Disorganization.
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Whatsoever things common to man, that man has done, man can do.
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I am not opposed to the white race as charged by my enemies. I have no time to hate anyone. All my time is devoted to the up-building and development of the Negro Race.
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