People without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.
MARCUS GARVEYNever forget that intelligence rules the world and ignorance carry the burden. Therefore, remove yourself as far as possible from ignorance and seek as far as possible to be intelligent.
More Marcus Garvey Quotes
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What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act at some future time.
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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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Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.
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The greatest possession of a man is character.
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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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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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If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
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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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History is the landmark by which we are directed into the true course of life.
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There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.
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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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There is no humanity before that which starts with yourself.
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When all else fails to organize the people, conditions will.
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Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden.
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The Greatest Weapon Used Against the Negro is Disorganization.
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