Fred Hampton: 50 Quotes from Nobody Turn Us Around

 Inspirational Fred Hampton Quotes for Social Change

Fred Hampton, a revolutionary leader during the 1960s civil rights movement, left an indelible mark on history. Explore the following Fred Hampton quotes that reflect his commitment to social change and the principles of the Black Panther Party.

Fred Hampton Quotes

1. “Political power doesn't flow from the sleeve of a dashiki; it flows from the barrel of a gun.”
2. “Politics is war without bloodshed, and war is politics with bloodshed.”
3. “Live for the people, struggle for the people, die for the people.”
4. “Power belongs to the people; the people must have the power.”
5. “Power exists wherever there are people!”
6. "Without education, you have neocolonialism instead of colonialism. An educational program is crucial.
7. “I am the people, not the pig. We must distinguish and stand up against oppression.”
8. “Everything will be alright when it's back in the hands of the people.”
9. “They convinced us to buy candy bars and throw away the candy, eating the wrapper.”
10. “Socialism is the people. Fear of socialism is fear of oneself.”
11. “We must face the fact that the masses, regardless of color, belong to the lower class.”
12. “Fight reactionary forces with international proletarian revolution.”
13. “Getting out there with the people requires hard work and dedication.”
14. “Fight capitalism with socialism, with people uniting for an international proletarian revolution.”
15. “Leaders are chosen by those in power, not the people 
16. “The priority of this struggle is class, as emphasized by Marx, Lenin, Che Guevara, and Mao.”
17. “Respect for Martin Luther King, but I’m at war with oppressive forces.”
18. “Learn from the people; vanguard status requires humility.”
19. “Politics is war without bloodshed, and war is politics with bloodshed.”
20. “The establishment need not fear me; fear the collective power of the people.”
21. “My fear was not death itself but a death without meaning.”
22. “Black Power empowers those who haven’t determined their destiny.”
23. “Surrendering to the revolution led to eternal life.”
24. “My fear was not death but a death without meaning, a catalyst for community mobilization.”
25. “I proclaim my innocence. I am not guilty.”
26. “Demand the withdrawal of racist police from our communities or face the wrath of the armed people.”
27. “I don't expect the white media to portray positive black male images.”
28. “Revolutionary suicide means the opposite of having a death wish.”
29. “Progressive Blacks need more political participation and authoritative positions.”
30. “Revolutionaries constantly surpass themselves for true change.”
31. “Real change is socializing the means of production.”
32. “A revolutionary must understand they are a doomed individual.”
33. “We are dialectical materialists, dealing with reality.”
34. “Action is needed, not just talk, listening, or learning.”
35. “Getting out there with the people requires hard work.”
36. “We work with anyone with revolution on their mind.”

Fred Hampton Children Quotes

37. “The Breakfast for Children program advances people and fosters revolution through practical assistance.”
38. “Regardless of political ideologies, the program feeds my kids and promotes freedom.”
39. “Breakfast for Children teaches that people can be free through education and practice.”
40. “Even on the mountain top, we must come down to the valley where commitment and oppression exist.”
41. “Education is vital; without it, there is acceptance of anything, leading to neo-colonialism.”
42. “Mistakes are part of learning; we must start making them.”
43. “We support those with a genuine commitment to the cause.”
44. “Political power comes from the barrel of a gun, not the sleeve of a dashiki.”[caption id="attachment_6366" align="alignn 
45. “In proletarian worker’s language, it takes two to tango.”
46. “Socialism is the people; fear of socialism is fear of oneself.”
47. “The Black Panther Party is political, and that’s why it's a target.”
48. “Fight capitalism with socialism; fear of socialism is fear of oneself.”
49. “Regardless of personal preferences, the Breakfast for Children program supports our children.”
50. “Building a revolution requires education.”

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