Quote by Malcolm X

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it.

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Malcolm X, emphasizes the idea that freedom, equality, and justice cannot be granted to individuals by others. Instead, it suggests that individuals must take ownership of these rights for themselves. It implies that no external entity or person can bestow these fundamental rights upon someone; rather, individuals must assert their agency and fight for their own liberation. This quote highlights the notion of self-empowerment and the importance of individuals actively claiming their rights rather than passively waiting for them to be given.

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Equality

By Malcolm X

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