Marcus Garvey

“There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it; as of the individual, so should it be of the nati...”

“A reading man and woman is a ready man and woman, but a writing man and woman is exact.”

“I like honesty and fair play.”

“Our success educationally, industrially and politically is based upon the protection of a nation founded by ourselves. And the nation can be nowhere else but in Africa.”

“Glorious shall be the battle when the time comes to fight for our people and our race.”

“Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.”

“This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.”

“Up, you mighty race, accomplish what you will.”

“Real men laugh at opposition; real men smile when enemies appear.”

“We welcome the opposition of the world, because we are determined to see the battle through. Africa's battle-cry is not yet heard.”

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

“Marcus Garvey does not give a snap for anything human but justice, and that which is based upon righteousness.”

“Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.”

“Whatsoever things common to man, that man has done, man can do.”