If real development is to take place, the people have to be involved.

- Julius Nyerere

Decisions made in Washington are more important to us than those made here in Dar es-Salaam. So, maybe my people should be allowed to vote in America…

- Julius Nyerere

Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.

- Julius Nyerere

There is no time to waste. We must either unite now or perish.

- Julius Nyerere

When we were at school we were taught to sing the songs of the Europeans. How many of us were taught the songs of the Wanyamwezi or of the Wahehe? Ma…

- Julius Nyerere

Cooperation and conflict are two sides of the same coin; both arise out of man's relationship with his fellows. The larger the group, the greater the…

- Julius Nyerere

You cannot develop people. You must allow people to develop themselves.

- Julius Nyerere

Unity will not make us rich, but it can make it difficult for Africa and the African peoples to be disregarded and humiliated. And it will, therefore…

- Julius Nyerere

No nation has the right to make decisions for another nation; no people for another people.

- Julius Nyerere