There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.

I like honesty and fair play.

I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.

Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.

There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it; as of the individual, so should it be of the nation.

We must give up the silly idea of folding our hands and waiting on God to do everything for us. If God had intended for that, then he would not have given us a mind. Whatever you want in life, you must make up your mind to do it for yourself.