"The path to socialism is not an easy one, but it is the only path to true liberation."

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

"Capitalism is very dynamic; it is a fighting system. Each capitalist enterprise survives by successfully fighting other capitalist enterprises."

"Independence means self-reliance. Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts and handouts from another."

"The greatest challenge facing Africa is to achieve genuine economic independence."