Kwame Nkrumah

"Seek ye first the political kingdom and all things shall be added unto you"

"I am not a saint, unless you think of yourself as a sinner"

"The forces of nature are not in our control. We must accept this and work with what we have"

"We must awaken the people to the dangers of neo-colonialism"

"Education is the most powerful instrument which you can use to change the world"

"Capitalism is too complicated a system for a newly independent nation"

"I would be remembered as the man who unified Africa"

"African socialism must not be confused with Marxism"

"The darkest moments of our lives are not to be buried and forgotten"

"What other countries have taken hundreds of years to achieve, a new African nation must accomplish in decades"

"The invention of the atomic bomb should have warned us that science can be turned to destructive purposes"

"Panafricanism is not just a slogan - it is a commitment to action"

"A new type of society has to be created, based on African traditions"

"We must have the courage to face our shortcomings and overcome them"

"Independence is meaningless if it does not improve the material condition of the people"

"The imperialists and their agents will stop at nothing to retain their hold on our continent"

"Work and more work is the price of progress"

"I believe in the future of Africa as a united continent"

"Colonialism has left us with fragmented nations and competing interests"

"We cannot achieve socialism without sacrifice and dedication"

"The strength of a nation lies in the unity of its people"

"Poverty is a form of modern slavery that must be abolished"

"Our culture and traditions are not obstacles to progress but its foundation"

"Leaders must serve the people, not exploit them"

"Technology can be a tool for development if properly harnessed"

"The land belongs to the community, not to individuals"

"Peace cannot be achieved through weakness but through strength and unity"

"We must industrialize Africa to ensure its independence and prosperity"

"Ignorance is the only real enemy we have to fear"

"The African personality is a reflection of our shared history and values"