Learn to see, listen, and think for yourself.

Revolution is always based on land. Revolution is never based on begging somebody for an integrated cup of coffee.

I had one warden tell me since I've been out, and I visited an inmate in prison right here in New York, Warden Fay up at Green Haven. I visited an inmate in prison and he told me that he didn't want anybody in there trying to spread this religion.

When you mentioned something about self improvement, the implication is that the negro is something distinct or different, and, therefore, needs to learn how to improve himself. Negro leaders resent this being said, not because they don't know that it's true, but they're thinking, they're looking at it personally. They think that the implication is directed even at them, and that they, and they duck this responsibility.

It would be the easiest thing in the world for the white man to destroy all Black Muslims.

History is not hatred.

Only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.