The greatest possession of a man is character.
MARCUS GARVEYThe history of a movement, the history of a nation, the history of a race is the guide-post of that movement’s destiny, that nation’s destiny, that race’s destiny.
More Marcus Garvey Quotes
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When all else fails to organize the people, conditions will.
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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.
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Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own.
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The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue is mightier than them both put together.
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Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.
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Always try to associate with people from whom you can learn something. All the knowledge that you want is in the world, and all you have to do is go and seek it.
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A man’s bread and butter is only insured when he works for it.
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If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
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Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden.
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To see your enemy and know him is a part of the complete education of man.
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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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Let us not try to be the best or worst of others, but let us make the effort to be the best of ourselves.
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Do not remove the kinks from your hair–remove them from your brain.
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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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What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act at some future time.
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