Knowledge without wisdom is adequate for the powerful, but wisdom is essential to the survival of the subordinate

Social conditions that spur large numbers of people into action are ignored in favor of a Hollywood version of history focusing on one conquering hero. Since a movement for social change is embodied in its leader, death of the leader means death of the movement.

That which commands admiration in the white woman only hastens the degradation of the female slave.

Far too many black men who praise their own mother feel less accounted to the mothers of their own children.

Knowledge without wisdom is adequate for the powerful, but wisdom is essential to the survival of the subordinate

Oppressed groups are frequently placed in the situation of being listened to only if we frame our ideas in the language that is familiar to and comfortable for a dominant group. This requirement often changes the meaning of our ideas and works to elevate the ideas of dominant groups.

Most activism is brought about by us ordinary people.