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People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.

— Malcolm X The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965)

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You can't separate peace from freedom, because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.

Malcolm X Speaks (1965)

If you aren't careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.

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

Malcolm X Speaks (1965)

Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.

Malcolm X Speaks (1965)

The press is so powerful in its image-making role, it can make the criminal look like he's a the victim and make the victim look like he's the criminal.

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Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 (1953)

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

Logan Pearsall Smith Afterthoughts (1931)

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