We all want a United Africa, United not only in our concept of what unity connotes, but united in our common desire to move forward together in dealing with all the problems that can best be solved only on a continental basis.

The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.

The traditional face of Africa includes an attitude towards man which can only be described as being socialist

At long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country is free forever!

Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge - a challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve - to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?

The best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.

But I think that of all the literature that I studied, the book that did more than any other to fire my enthusiasm was The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey published by his wife.