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If the Government cannot without demoralizing so badly it's own people, then that government is no good and it must give way to people who can.

— Kenneth Kaunda Zambia Shall Be Free (1962)

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Nothing can be achieved anywhere and in any field without good Organization.

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African are people not cattle to be herded together and driven here and there.

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If you drive an animal into a corner and torment it, you may expect that in it's fear and rage it will slash back at you.

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When people understand a cause, become prepared to suffer for that cause and see glory and honour in such suffering, it is indeed just impossible to suppress them or the cause they stand for.

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The inability of those in power to still the voices of their own consciences is a great force leading to change.

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