Kwame Nkrumah

"We must build institutions that reflect our own values and aspirations"

"The struggle for independence is the struggle for human dignity"

"Economic independence must accompany political independence"

"We face a choice between unity and fragmentation"

"The masses must be educated to understand their own power"

"Capitalism breeds inequality and must be replaced with a fairer system"

"We cannot depend on foreign aid to solve our problems"

"The liberation of Africa is the liberation of humanity itself"

"We must have patience and persistence in building our new nations"

"History will judge those who betrayed the cause of African unity"

"The exploitation of Africa's resources must cease immediately"

"We are capable of solving our own problems without foreign intervention"

"The African revolution is part of the world revolution"

"Time is not on our side - we must act decisively"

"Our children deserve a better future than we inherited"

"Tribalism and regionalism are weapons used to divide us"

"We must learn from history to avoid repeating its mistakes"

"The wealth of Africa belongs to all Africans"

"Corruption is a cancer that destroys the state from within"

"We must build a continental government to ensure African independence"

"Fear is the tool of oppressors - we must overcome it"

"Africa's potential is unlimited if we work together"

"The dream of a united Africa is not impossible"

"We are the architects of our own destiny"

"Democracy without economic justice is meaningless"

"The international community often supports those who oppress us"

"We must develop our own industries and stop being consumers of foreign goods"

"Education must serve the needs of the community, not foreign interests"

"The African continent is rich but its people remain poor"

"We cannot build on the foundation of colonialism - we must start fresh"