Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression, because power, real power, comes from our conviction which produces action, uncompromising action.

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"There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time."

- Malcolm X

Courage

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

- Malcolm X

Education

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

- Malcolm X

Education

"The young people are the ones who most quickly identify with the struggle and the necessity to eliminate the evil conditions that exist."

- Malcolm X

Courage

"If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything."

- Malcolm X

Belief

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"The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any previous generation."

- Elder David A. Bednar

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"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior."

- Confucius

Strength

"The pain you feel today will show itself as strength tomorrow."

- Tunde Oyeneyin

Strength

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

- Mahatma Gandhi

Strength

"Strength is the product of struggle, you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t."

- Henry Rollins

Strength