Assata Shakur

Activist, Revolutionary American Born 1947 (age 79)

Black liberation activist and author of influential autobiography.

394 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"I am my ancestor's wildest dreams."
Inspiration
"Leadership means serving your community."
Leadership
"Music carries the soul of resistance."
Music
"Faith is the foundation of hope."
Faith
"The most important thing is that you never stop asking questions."
Knowledge
"I believe that we will win. We must win. And we will win."
Courage
"Resistance is not futile; it is necessary."
Freedom
"We are not responsible for the oppression. We are only responsible for our resistance to it."
Justice
"Love is the most powerful force in the world."
Love
"Education is freedom."
Education
"History is not something that happens to you; it is something you make."
History
"The struggle continues, no matter what."
Perseverance
"Fear is only in our minds."
Fear
"Revolution is not a one-time event."
Change
"Truth will always prevail."
Truth
"We must be willing to sacrifice for what we believe in."
Strength
"Your life is your own responsibility."
Life
"Hope is what keeps us alive."
Hope
"The system is designed to keep us divided."
Politics
"Art is a weapon of resistance."
Art
"Knowledge is power."
Power
"We are stronger together than apart."
Friendship
"Peace comes from understanding."
Peace
"Time is precious; use it wisely."
Time
"Imagination is the first step to change."
Imagination
"Work hard for what you believe in."
Work
"Dreams are not just fantasies; they are blueprints."
Dreams
"Creativity is how we express our truth."
Creativity
"Leadership means standing up for others."
Leadership