Those who would judge us merely by the heights we have achieved would do well to remember the depths from which we started.

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

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

As far as i am concerned, i am in the knowledge that death can never extinguish the torch which i have lit in Ghana and Africa. Long after i am dead and gone, the light will continue to burn and be borne aloft, giving light and guidance to all people

It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.

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.

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