Schools in amerika are interested in brainwashing people with amerikanism, giving them a little bit of education, and training them in skills needed to fill the positions the capitalist system requires. As long as we expect amerika's schools to educate us, we will remain ignorant.
Assata ShakurMy life wasn't beautiful and creative before I became politically active. My life was totally changed when I began to struggle.
Assata ShakurIn the long run, the people are our only appeal. The only ones who can free us are ourselves.
Assata ShakurThe US government's most acute fear is that other countries are going to follow the Cuban example. They want everybody to know that if you follow this example we will attack you in every way that we can.
Assata Shakur