Leadership Quotes

"I declare myself a rebel against the tyranny of organized male supremacy."

"I declare that I will use my voice to speak for those who have none."

"Woman's greatest strength is her ability to inspire others to join her cause."

"I believe it is the duty of the black man to accept complex relations of the world."

"The capacity of any nation is the capacity of its individuals."

"We are the voice of the voiceless."

"We need vision, courage, and organization to face the future."

"The true democrat is the person who listens to all voices, even the unpopular ones."

"The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men."

"I have learned that the individuals who exert the greatest influence are those who serve others willingly."

"I have found that the best way to lift others up is to rise up yourself and show them the way."

"The mind that learns to serve others wisely will ultimately learn to lead them wisely."

"Leadership is the art of inspiring others to believe in a common vision."

"Leadership requires the courage to admit mistakes and learn from them."

"Harambee means pulling together"

"Leadership is not about being in charge, it is about taking care of those in your charge"

"A good leader serves his people, not himself"

"We must lead by example, not by command"

"The intellectuals and leaders of Africa must not shy away from propounding the message of Pan-Africanism."

"Leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege."

"Leadership demands honesty and integrity."

"Leadership is service to the people."

"If you wish women to work with you, you must respect them as equals in the struggle."

"We must be militant in our methods but principled in our cause."

"To awaken the people, it is the women who must be reached first."

"The foundation of all leadership is the willingness to sacrifice for one's people."

"The measure of a leader is not their popularity, but their integrity."

"A leader who does not listen is merely a dictator waiting to be exposed."

"We cannot think of uniting with others, until after we have first united among ourselves."

"The ballot or the bullet represents the choice facing African Americans."