Joe Matthews Quotes

The people are their own liberators.

I can stand up for myself.

I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.

Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

Who ever walked behind anyone to freedom? If we can't go hand in hand, I don't want to go.

I had always been a free spirit and always gotten what I wanted.

I just felt like I had to create a life for myself where I was more independent.

To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves - there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.

I'm not a slave to anything anymore. And I never will be again.

'Sexy' is being independent, being confident and having fun.

But the whole point of liberation is that you get out. Restructure your life. Act by yourself.

I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval.

The spirit of Ubuntu, that once led Haiti to emerge as the first independent black nation in 1804, helped Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador attain liberty, and inspired our forefathers to shed their blood for the United States' independence, cannot die. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti.

If you don't want to be a slave, stop acting like a slave.

I'm beyond caring what anyone expects of me anymore.

Dare to be Free.

Together, hand in hand, with our matches and our necklaces, we shall liberate this country.

I am myne owene woman, wel at ese

Self Emancipation

We anarchists do not want to emancipate the people; we want the people to emancipate themselves.

Africa shares with Asia a common background of colonialism, of exploitation, of discrimination, of oppression. At Bandung, African and Asian States dedicated themselves to the liberation of their two continents from foreign domination and affirmed the right of all nations to develop in their own way, free of any external interference.

You should always stand up for yourself.

You always have to stand up for yourself.

Being independent is everything. That's all I know.