Quotes by Kenneth Kaunda

“The power which establishes a state is violence; the power which maintains it is violence; the power which eventually overthrows it is violence.”

“Ambition never comes to an end.”

“The inability of those in power to still the voices of their own consciences is the great force leading to change.”

“I think something very serious will happen if they took him under detention,”

“I would in this special case, extend my support for [Museveni] to continue leading the great people of Uganda. I believe this is good for Africa as a whole.”

“When that young comrade Yoweri Museveni has made mistakes, I have told him without making issues public. But there is no way I feel I can keep quiet about this issue of presidential candidates in Uganda. I appeal to him not to accept those who are around [him] bending to prevent other candidates.”

“I found this very disturbing, Let your challenger stand. You are popular but that is not the reason for my saying these issues. Principles are principles. They are never divided. Please to my young comrade Yoweri Museveni, let those who want to challenge you do so.”

“There are (numerous) reasons why African leaders need to be more strategic in cultivating a relationship with the diaspora.”

“Seven hundred and fifty billion dollars is the annual aggregate income of African Americans. That economic potential needs to be harnessed for Africas development and to create expanded economic opportunities for African people worldwide.”

The power which establishes a state is violence the power which maintains it is violence the power which eventually overthrows it is violence.