My alma mater was books.

Malcolm X

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

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Topic

Books Education

Author

Malcolm X

Source

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1965 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Black activist Civil rights activist Activist

From

United States

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Citation

Malcolm X. The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley. Grove Press, 1965.

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That's our motto. We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary.

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Time
1964 1960s 20th century
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I don't want loyalty. I want loyalty. I want him to kiss my ass in Macy's window at high noon and tell me it smells like roses. I want his pecker in my pocket.

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Language
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Time
1967 1960s 20th century
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Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.

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Language
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Time
1937 1930s 20th century
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