Quotes by Huey Newton

The first lesson a revolutionary must learn is that he is a doomed man. Unless he understands this, he does not grasp the essential meaning of his life.
– Huey Newton
Too many so-called leaders of the movement have been made into celebrities and their revolutionary fervor destroyed by mass media. They become Hollywood objects and lose identification with the real issues. The task is to transform society; only the people can do that—not heroes, not celebrities, not stars. The revolutionary’s place is in the community with the people.
– Huey Newton
There's no reason for the establishment to fear me. But it has every right to fear the people collectively - I am one with the people.
– Huey Newton
My fear was not of death itself, but a death without meaning.
– Huey Newton
I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people.
– Huey Newton
I have the people behind me and the people are my strength.
– Huey Newton
I do not expect the white media to create positive black male images.
– Huey Newton
Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny.
– Huey Newton