The secret of life is to have no fear; it's the only way to function.

- Stokely Carmichael

Our grandfathers had to run, run, run. My generation's out of breath. We ain't running no more.

- Stokely Carmichael

Now, then, in order to understand white supremacy we must dismiss the fallacious notion that white people can give anybody their freedom.

- Stokely Carmichael

Before a group can enter the open society, it must first close ranks.

- Stokely Carmichael

One does not fight to influence change and then leave the change to someone else to bring about.

- Stokely Carmichael

Our noses are broad, our lips are thick, our hair is nappy-we are black and beautiful!

- Stokely Carmichael

Dr. King's policy was, if you are nonviolent, if you suffer, your opponent will see your suffering and will be moved to change his heart. That's very…

- Stokely Carmichael

An organization which claims to speak for the needs of a community must speak in the tone of that community.

- Stokely Carmichael

There is a higher law than the law of government. That's the law of conscience.

- Stokely Carmichael