Tradition has it that whenever a group of people has tasted the lovely fruits of wealth, security, and prestige, it begins to find it more comfortable to believe in the obvious lie and accept that it alone is entitled to privilege. Steven Biko acceptbegincomfortable share on social
If one is free at heart, no man-made chains can bind one to servitude, but if one's mind is so manipulated and controlled by the oppressor, then there will be nothing the oppressed can do to scare his powerful masters. Steven Biko bindchaincontrol share on social
I would describe and I have described myself to people who ask as a freedom fighter. Steven Biko describefighterfreedom Change image and share on social
In time, we shall be in a position to bestow on South Africa the greatest possible gift - a more human face. Steven Biko africabestowface Change image and share on social
The basic tenet of black consciousness is that the black man must reject all value systems that seek to make him a foreigner in the country of his birth and reduce his basic human dignity. Steven Biko basicbirthblack Change image and share on social
Black Consciousness seeks to infuse the black community with a new-found pride in themselves, their efforts, their value systems, their culture, their religion and their outlook to life. Steven Biko blackcommunityconsciousness Change image and share on social
You are either alive and proud or you are dead, and when you are dead, you can't care anyway. Steven Biko alivecaredead Change image and share on social
Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a reflection of a mental attitude. Steven Biko attitudeblackmatter Change image and share on social
In a bid for change, we have to take off our coats, be prepared to lose our comfort and security, our jobs and positions of prestige, and our families... A struggle without casualties is no struggle. Steven Biko bidcasualtychange Change image and share on social
A Black man should be more independent and depend on himself for his freedom and not to take it for granted that someone would lead him to it. The blacks are tired of standing at the touchlines to witness a game that they should be playing. They want to do things for themselves and all by themselves. Steven Biko blackdependfreedom share on social