Freedom Movement Quotes

The 20th century was not only a century of totalitarian systems and wars. It was also the century of decolonization, of a great liberation. Three quarters of the residents of our planet freed themselves from colonial subjugation and - at least formally - became fully entitled citizens of the world. There never had been such an event in all history, and never will be again.

National independence, and the preceding political struggles, helped create the space for literary creation in many post-colonial countries. Much of modern Indian or Chinese literature is inconceivable without the political movement for freedom from foreign rule.

We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.

I collaborated with so many people from Chicago - so many Black people, young Black women organizations like BYP100 and Assata's Daughters. Just being out there, I saw what a community mobilizing can accomplish in terms of freedom and how music and my words in my music can play a significant part in that.

For forty years, I have devoted myself to the cause of the people's revolution with but one aim in view - the elevation of China to a position of freedom and equality among the nations.

The contest is becoming—has become—one, not alone of freedom for the black, but freedom for the white.

Radicalism is a label that is always applied to people who are endeavoring to get freedom.

Keep him [Muhammad Ali Jinnah] far away and prevent his muddled and arrogant head from interfering continually in India's progress.

Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil.

I don't put any dates on these things. I don't say what is going to happen in one year, five years, ten years, but I am confident that the trend toward freedom in the Communist world is a basic truth.

The Arab Freedom Movement is, in the Middle East, our natural ally against England. In this connection, the raising of rebellion in Iraq is of special importance.

The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have the desire for freedom to show. It is then we'll see the rising of the moon.

We cannot, with good conscience, expect the British to set up an orderly schedule for the liberation of India before we have decided for ourselves to make all who live in America free.

My grand affair appears settled, for America is certain of her independence, humanity has gained her cause, and liberty will never be without a place of refuge.

If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China.

When I wrote 'The Secret Life of Bees,' I was writing about civil rights.

Freedom is the most contagious virus known to man.

There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom.

Once you have lost control over your people, you are on the road toward a potentially democratic society.

But if you move fast, you can have your freedom.

I like my small camper. I just do not want to return to a fixed home. I cannot stand being in one place. I must keep moving.

Real freedom will require many changes in the nation’s political and social philosophies and institutions.

Freedom of India will demonstrate to all the exploited races of the earth that their freedom is very near.

The West shall be free from the British Isles.

There is a magnificent new militancy within the Negro community all across this nation. And I welcome this as a marvelous development. The Negro of America is saying he's determined to be free and he is militant enough to stand up.