Steve Biko Quotes

7 quotes from 6 authors

Steve Biko’s name surfaces whenever we talk about relentless idealism and the power of ordinary voices. The snippets on this page capture his spirit and the awe he inspired in fellow changemakers. For a wider view, you might also enjoy the Civil Rights, Activism, or Leadership collections.

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“It’s no coincidence that nearly every major black leader of the anti-apartheid movement, from Nelson Mandela to Steve Biko, was educated by…

Trevor Noah

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Be in the relentless pursuit of ideas that will outlive you. Who would have known who Steve Biko was if he was…

Tsepiso Makhubedu

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“The enemy came to steal,kill and destroy our hero Steve Biko. He was chosen by God and no one can deny that.”

Euginia Herlihy

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My grandfather was a member of Parliament for 40 years. Obviously we're talking here South Africa, a whites only parliament. I grew…

William Kentridge

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I am inspired by the likes of Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and those of their calibre. They understood fully what…

Zozibini Tunzi

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“The enemy came to steel,destroy and kill our leader, our hero Steve Biko. He was chosen by God and no one can…

Euginia Herlihy

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It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the…

Nelson Mandela

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