In a world of wolves one should go armed, and one of the most powerful defensive weapons within the reach of Negroes is the practice of race first in all parts of the world.

You must not mistake lip-service and noise for bravery and service.

Look to Africa, for there a king will be crowned.

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

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

The traitor of other races is generally confined to the mediocre or irresponsible individual, but, unfortunately, the traitors among the Negro race are generally to be found among the men with the highest place in education and society, the fellows who call themselves leaders.

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.