Quotes by Malcolm X

Truth is on the side of the oppressed.

I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it’s for or against.

I believe in a religion that believes in freedom. Any time I have to accept a religion that won’t let me fight a battle for my people, I say to hell with that religion.

There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.

In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure.

If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.

I have more respect for a man who lets me know where he stands, even if he’s wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of more power.