Assata Shakur

"Honest relationships are rare gifts."

"Solitude is where we find our voice."

"Music is resistance made beautiful."

"Gratitude is a revolutionary act."

"Success without sacrifice is empty."

"Happiness blooms when we live truthfully."

"Nature's lessons are lessons of freedom."

"We make peace with ourselves through action."

"The rulers of this country have always gotten away with murder, and they're not about to stop now."

"I believe that it is our responsibility to take care of one another."

"To me, dying for your country is not as important as living for it."

"We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society."

"The revolution will not happen with guns, rather it will happen with us taking action in our communities."

"I came to the realization that I had to do something about my own life."

"We cannot win if we do not believe in ourselves."

"Love is something that's more powerful than any weapon."

"I have learned that we have to be patient with one another."

"Knowledge is power, but only if you use it wisely."

"The struggle for justice has never been an easy one."

"We must build communities where people can trust one another."

"Art and culture are weapons of tremendous power."

"Freedom is not given; it must be seized."

"We have to understand that education is the foundation of everything."

"The most important thing is to maintain your humanity."

"I believe in the power of the human spirit to overcome."

"Truth is like a lion; it does not need to be defended."

"We must learn to love ourselves before we can love others."

"The struggle continues because the fight for justice never ends."

"I have always believed that change comes from within."

"Leadership means being willing to sacrifice for your people."