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Quote to Ponder: “Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.” – Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz)

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July 18, 2013 1 min read Free to read

Quote to Ponder: "Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks." - Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz)

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