The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer
A source page for quotes linked to Oscar Micheaux.
“There is no barrier to success which diligence and perseverance cannot hurdle.”
“One of the greatest tasks of my life has been to teach the colored man he can be anything.”
“Honest, intelligent criticism is an aid to the progress of an effort.”
“Your self image is so powerful it unwittingly becomes your destiny.”
“Moving pictures have become one of the greatest revitalizing forces in race adjustment.”
“My long experience with all classes of humanity had made me somewhat of a student of human nature.”