Julius Nyerere

Father of Tanzania

Modern influential 131 sayings

Sayings by Julius Nyerere

We must be prepared to make sacrifices for our independence.

c. 1960s — Speech, c. 1960s
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True revolution is a revolution of the mind.

Unknown — Attributed
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The only way to develop is to develop ourselves.

c. 1970s — Speech, c. 1970s
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We are not asking for charity, we are asking for justice.

1975 — Speech at the UN General Assembly
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The development of a country is the development of its people.

1973 — Book: Freedom and Development
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A true leader is a servant of the people.

Unknown — Attributed
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The greatest challenge facing Africa is to achieve genuine economic independence.

c. 1980s — Speech, c. 1980s
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We must learn to walk before we can run.

c. 1960s — Speech, often used in contrast to 'run while others walk'
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The wealth of a nation is its people.

Unknown — Attributed
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Our goal is not merely to be free, but to be truly human.

c. 1960s — Speech, c. 1960s
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The struggle for liberation is a long and arduous one.

c. 1960s — Speech, c. 1960s
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We must build a society based on equality and justice.

1968 — Book: Ujamaa: Essays on Socialism
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Self-reliance is the key to our development.

c. 1970s — Speech, c. 1970s
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Africa must unite or perish.

1963 — Speech at the OAU, Addis Ababa
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The people are the true custodians of power.

Unknown — Attributed
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Our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of all Africa.

c. 1960s — Speech, c. 1960s
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We must fight for our rights.

c. 1950s — Speech, c. 1950s
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The only true development is self-development.

1973 — Book: Freedom and Development
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We are all brothers and sisters.

c. 1960s — Speech, often used to promote national unity
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The future of Africa depends on the unity of its people.

1963 — Speech at the OAU, Addis Ababa
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