Quotes by Black Consciousness It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die. Steven Biko black-consciousness dies ideas So as a prelude whites must be made to realise that they are only human, not superior. Same with Blacks. They must be made to realise that they are also human, not inferior. Steven Biko black-consciousness prelude made In time, we shall be in a position to bestow on South Africa the greatest possible gift - a more human face. Steven Biko black-consciousness faces time