“I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don't believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn't want brotherhood with me. I believe in treating people right, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to treat somebody right who doesn't know how to return the treatment.”
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“I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don't believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn't want brotherhood with me. I believe in treating people right, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to treat somebody right who doesn't know how to return the treatment.” [Quotation attributed to Malcolm X]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8804-i-believe-in-the-brotherhood-of-man-all/
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“I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don't believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn't want brotherhood with me. I believe in treating people right, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to treat somebody right who doesn't know how to return the treatment.” Attributed to Malcolm X. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8804-i-believe-in-the-brotherhood-of-man-all/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don't believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn't want brotherhood with me. I believe in treating people right, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to treat somebody right who doesn't know how to return the treatment.” Attributed to Malcolm X. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8804-i-believe-in-the-brotherhood-of-man-all/.