Marcus Garvey quotes

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without …A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

History Knowledge People

Never forget that intelligence rules the world and ignorance carries the burden. Therefore, remove …Never forget that intelligence rules the world and ignorance carries the burden. Therefore, remove yourself as far as possible from ignorance and seek as far as possible to be intelligent.

Ignorance Intelligence World

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of …If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.

Life

Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let …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.

Opinion

Do not remove the kinks from your hair--remove them from your …Do not remove the kinks from your hair--remove them from your brain.

Short

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national …The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.

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

People



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