where place does this person belong to?
2006-09-17 21:46:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
don't know that one. I know "If you don't stand for something then you'll die for nothing." Hatebreed.
2006-09-17 21:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by tackelberry88 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything."
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." — Malcolm X
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, also known as Detroit Red and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965 in New York City) was a black Muslim Minister and National Spokesman for the Nation of Islam. He was also founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
During his life, Malcolm went from being a young street-wise Boston hoodlum to becoming one of the most prominent black nationalist leaders in the United States, and when murdered, became considered by some as a martyr of Islam, and a champion of equality. As a militant leader, Malcolm X advocated black pride, economic self-reliance, and identity politics. He ultimately rose to become a world-renowned African American/Pan-Africanist and human rights activist.
A year before his death Malcolm became an orthodox Sunni Muslim following a pilgrimage to Mecca. He was assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam in Washington Heights on the first day of National Brotherhood Week.
2006-09-17 21:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by finalmoksha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the original person who said it is unknown. Anonymous.
But nearly everyone has said it since then. We have said this in our family just this week.
Therefore you can now say, "as they say, "If you don't stand for something,you'll fall for anything"?
At which point don't be surprised if they respond; Who are They?
They wish to remain anonymous.
God Bless you, ;-)
2006-09-17 22:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by CHS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's also a country song by Aaron Tippin.
You've Got To Stand For Something
(Aaron Tippin/Buddy Brock)
Now Daddy didn't like trouble, but if it came along
Everyone that knew him knew which side that he'd be on
He never was a hero, or this county's shinin' light
But you could always find him standing up
For what he thought was right
He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
Now we might have been better off or owned a bigger house
If Daddy had done more givin' in or a little more backing down
But we always had plenty just living his advice
Whatever you do today you'll have to sleep with tonight
He'd say you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
Now I know that things are different than they were in Daddy's days
But I still believe what makes a man really hasn't changed
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything
2006-09-17 21:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by blondehighlightsgirlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is showing up on a lot of sites but don't know for sure who started it. I did find it as part of this song below:
Artist: Jo Damita
Song: Truth
Album:
[" " CD]
(Chorus)
Truth gonna set you free If you don't stand for something you'll fall
for anything Truth gonna set you free It could set you free if you
just believe
I know that you know it's time to walk in the light You been blind for
too long Let truth give you back your sight Tell on the Devil, let
him know that he's a lieDon't let him stop you Tell him he gets
no free ride
(Chorus) (repeat)
Truth gonna set you free If you don't stand for something you'll fall
for anything Truth gonna set you free It could set you free if you
just believe
Don't ya wanna be, dont ya wanna be free Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah Don't wanna ya wanna be free Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah
(RAP)
Who, what, me? Truth gonna set, gonna set your soul free You can
take it from Damita and you can take it from me God sets you free,
yo, free indeed And I'm deep like a freak' cause I believe In the
Way, the Truth to the Life he's givin' the soul's the reflection of the
you're livin Freedom ringin, Truth is the path T. Mac is back and
I'm free at LAST!
2006-09-17 21:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about that but here is a good one!
You can't be recognized, until you have been pekinized! Pekin Cleaners advertisment, it was an African American Clening store on state street in Chicago's south side! Had half of the city saying it, most as a joke of course!
2006-09-17 21:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shakespear
2017-01-20 13:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malcolm X
2006-09-20 23:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything. ~Peter Marshall, (American TV game show host, b.1927).
2006-09-21 00:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have raised a very good quatation , i don't known the person who said but the same meaning quation is also quated in shiv khedas book, country first.
2006-09-17 21:59:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ganesh Thakur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it was a quote from a speech by Malcolm X.
2006-09-17 21:53:59 · answer #11 · answered by freak369xxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋