Allah always gives you signs, when you are with Him, that He is with you.

Martin Luther King has taken away from the Negro his Gov-given right to defend himself.

Our success in America will involve two circles: Black Nationalism and Islam–it will take BN [Black Nationalism] to make our people conscious of doing for self & then Islam will provide the spiritual guidance. BN [Black Nationalism] will link us to Africa and Islam will link us spiritually to Africa, Arabia & Asia.

I believe in the brotherhood of all men, but I don't believe in wasting brotherhood on anyone who doesn't want to practice it with me. Brotherhood is a two-way street.

We're not Americans, we're Africans who happen to be in America. We were kidnapped and brought here against our will from Africa. We didn't land on Plymouth Rock - that rock landed on us.

One day, may we all meet together in the light of understanding.

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it.