Quotes about marcus garvey biography summary

If we as a people realized the greatness from which we came we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.
-- Marcus Garvey

#Greatness#People#Disrespect

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.
-- Marcus Garvey

#Greatness#Racism#Black

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.
-- Marcus Garvey

#Confidence#Race#Self

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
-- Marcus Garvey

#Love#Friendship#Relationship

Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden...
-- Marcus Garvey

#Ignorance#World#Burden

Ambition is the desire to go forward and improve one's condition.

It is a burning flame that lights up the life of the individual and makes him see himself in another state. To be ambitious is to be great in mind and soul. To want that which is worth while and strive for i