5 Jose Marti Quotes on Rights

Jose Marti quotes on rights

24. Rights are to be taken, not requested; seized, not begged for.

55. 'Racist' is a confusing word, and it should be clarified. Men have no special rights simply because they belong to one race or another. Whey you say 'men,' you have already imbued them with al their rights.

58. What right do white racist, who believe their race is superior, have for complaining about black racists, who see something special in their own race? What right do black racists, who see a special character in their race, have for complaining about white racists? White men who think their race makes them superior to black men admit the idea of racial difference and authorize and initiate black racists. Black men who proclaim their race - when what they are really proclaiming is the spiritual identity that distinguishes one ethnic group from another - authorize and incite white racists. Peace demands of Nature the recognition of human rights; discrimination is contrary to Nature and to the enemy of peace. Whites who isolate themselves also isolate Negroes. Negroes who isolate themselves incite and isolate whites.

62. Liberty the essence of life. Whatever is done without it is imperfect.

65. Freedoms, like privileges, prevail or are imperiled together You cannot harm or strive to achieve one without harming or furthering all.