Joe Slovo

“Socialism is not a dream, it is a science.”

“Merely to share out the existing crumbs is not to solve the problem of poverty.”

“The armed struggle was a necessary part of our liberation.”

“We had to take into account the fears of the white minority, without compromising on the fundamental principles of democracy.”

“No gun can protect you from a hungry man.”

“It is true that without the armed struggle we would not be where we are today.”

“You can't have a peaceful transition to democracy unless you have a military that is loyal to the constitution.”

“We are not just fighting against the racism of the other side. We are fighting for a non-racial democracy in our country.”