The greatest mistake of the movement has been trying to organize a sleeping people around specific goals. You have to wake the people up first, then you'll get action.

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By: Malcolm X

Context:
Malcolm X was talking about the Civil Rights Movement.

The Divine Impulse - it's always safe to follow it. We've got to trust it and go wherever it takes us. Especially women. We women have a great function to perform. The World needs us.

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By: Ruby Dee