The walls, the bars, the guns and the guards can never encircle or hold down the idea of the people.

We've never advocated violence; violence is inflicted upon us. But we do believe in self-defense for ourselves and for black people.

I have the people behind me and the people are my strength.

Any unarmed people are slaves, or are subject to slavery at any given moment.

Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny.

I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people.