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Robert Sobukwe
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“We aim, politically, at government of the Africans by the Africans for the Africans, with everybody who owes his only loyalty to Africa and who is prepared to accept the democratic rule of an African majority being regarded as an African.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) first seen 1959 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sobukwe explained the political objectives of the Pan Africanist Congress shortly after the organization's establishment in 1959.
“We are fighting for the right of self-determination for the African people.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We do not form ourselves into an anti-white front. We breathe no hatred against any group of people.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Africanists take the view that there is only one race to which we all belong, and that is the human race.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Here is a tree rooted in African soil, nourished with waters from the rivers of Africa.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The government has resorted to increasingly harsh measures in a desperate attempt to crush the struggle for freedom.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are ready to die for our freedom, but we are not prepared to kill for it.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These things shall be, says the Psalmist: Africa will be free. The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly…”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let me plead with you, lovers of my Africa, to carry with you into the world the vision of a new Africa…”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The philosophy of Africanism holds out the hope of a genuine democracy beyond the stormy sea of struggle.”
Robert Sobukwe (1924–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source