I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land--every color, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike--all snored in the same language.

Malcolm X
About This Quote

The scene described in this quote is Muzdalifa, the place where Muslims gather together to sleep. Some of the things that are described in this scene are night, Muslim brother, color, class, rank, high officials and beggar. This quote is about the unity of all people regardless of race or class.

Source: The Autobiography Of Malcolm X

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