Freedom is not something that one people can bestow on another as a gift. Thy claim it as their own and none can keep it from them.

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

We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!

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?

Freedom is not something that one people can bestow on another as a gift. Thy claim it as their own and none can keep it from them.

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

We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.