Julius Nyerere

We must guard our independence jealously.

Development is for man, by man, and of man.

The freedom of a people is measured by the extent to which they control their own destiny.

We are not against capitalism, we are against exploitation.

The strength of a nation is not in its wealth, but in the unity and commitment of its people.

We must be self-reliant, not dependent on others.

The purpose of society is to serve man, not man to serve society.

We are not asking for handouts, we are asking for a fair chance.

The choice is ours: either we develop ourselves, or we remain underdeveloped.

True development must be built on the strength of the people.

The greatest wealth of a nation is its people, not its minerals.

We must create a society where no one exploits another.

The struggle for liberation is not just against colonialism, but against all forms of oppression.

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

A man is developing himself when he grows, or earns, enough to provide decent conditions for himself and his family.

Democracy is not a bottle of Coca-Cola which you can import.

We, in Africa, have no more need of being 'converted' to socialism than we have of being 'taught' democracy.

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

Ignorance is not a weapon. It is a liability.

The development of a country is brought about by people, not by money.