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Steven Biko quotes

South african Activist December 18, 1946 – September 12, 1977

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Black Consciousness is an attitude of the mind and a way of life, the most positive call to emanate from the black world for a long time. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "In time, we shall be in a position to bestow on South Africa..."
In time, we shall be in a position to bestow on South Africa the greatest possible gift - a more human face. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a..."
Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a reflection of a mental attitude. Steven Biko
It becomes more necessary to see the truth as it is if you realize that the only vehicle for change are these people who have lost their personality. Steven Biko
Black Consciousness is in essence the realization by the black man of the need to rally together with his brothers around the cause of their oppression. Steven Biko
The basic tenet of black consciousness is that the black man must reject all value systems that seek to make him a foreigner in the country of his birth and reduce his basic human dignity. Steven Biko
Merely by describing yourself as black you have started on a road towards emancipation, you have committed yourself to fight against all forces that seek to use your blackness as a stamp that marks you out as a subservient being. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the..."
The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed Steven Biko
So as a prelude whites must be made to realise that they are only human, not superior. Same with Blacks. They must be made to realise that they are also human, not inferior. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "Black man, you are on your own."
Black man, you are on your own. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "You are either alive and proud or you are dead, and when you..."
You are either alive and proud or you are dead, and when you are dead, you can't care anyway. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live..."
It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "The greatest weapon in the hand of the oppressor is the mind..."
The greatest weapon in the hand of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the..."
The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. Steven Biko
Steven Biko quote: "Amabhulu azizinja"
Amabhulu azizinja Steven Biko

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