The only thing power respects, is power.

Of all our studies, it is history that is best qualified to reward our research.

I see America through the eyes of the victim. I don’t see any American dream; I see an American nightmare.

Not long ago, an English writer telephoned me from London, asking questions. One was "What's your alma mater?" I told him, "Books." You will never catch me with a free fifteen minutes in which I'm not studying something I feel might be able to help the black man.

Only a fool would let his enemy teach his children.

We, the Black masses, don't want these leaders who seek our support coming to us representing a certain political party. They must come to us today as Black Leaders representing the welfare of Black people. We won't follow any leader today who comes on the basis of political party. Both parties (Democrat and Republican) are controlled by the same people who have abused our rights, and who have deceived us with false promises every time an election rolls around.

The white man is a devil. If he is not a devil, let him prove it!