Man cannot live by bread alone. Man after all is composed of intellect and soul.
HAILE SELASSIEIf each and everyone endeavours to cooperate and work in as much as his capacity permits, our faith rests upon the Almighty God that he would bless the results for us
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Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an ‘is,’ it is a ‘becoming.’
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Until all Africans stand and speak as free human beings, equal in the eyes of the Almighty; until that day, the African continent shall not know peace.
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Democracy, Republic: What do these words signify? What have they changed in the world? Have men become better, more loyal, kinder? Are the people happier? All goes on as before, as always. Illusions, illusions.
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The true leader is a different sort; he seeks effective activity which has a truly beneficient purpose. He inspires others to follow in his wake, and holding aloft the torch of wisdom, leads the way for society to realize its genuinely great aspirations.
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An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.
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Everyone, in all walks of life, regardless of his professional occupation should feel concerned and play an active role to solve such problems which affect mankind.
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No one should question the faith of others, for no human being can judge the ways of God.
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The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man.
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Today I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited predecessor.
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Peace demands the united efforts of us all. Who can foresee what spark might ignite the fuse?
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It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.
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There is always something moving, brewing. There are ambitious people everywhere. Wicked people. The only thing to do is to deal with them with courage and decision. One must beware of uncertainty, weakness or conflicting emotions – they lead to defeat.
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Here is our opportunity and our challenge. If the nuclear powers are prepared to declare a truce, let us seize the moment to strengthen the institutions and procedures which will serve as the means for the pacific settlement of disputes among men.
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It is both the duty and responsibility of the world’s fortunate few to help fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the unfortunate many.
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Place principle above all else.
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Do not worship me, I am not God. I’m only a man. I worship Jesus Christ.
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If each and everyone endeavours to cooperate and work in as much as his capacity permits, our faith rests upon the Almighty God that he would bless the results for us
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The fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding.
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Education develops the intellect; and the intellect distinguishes man from other creatures. It is education that enables man to harness nature and utilize her resources for the well-being and improvement of his life.
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The United Nations continues to sense as the forum where nations whose interests clash may lay their cases before world opinion.
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Misguided people sometimes create misguided ideas. Some of my ancestors were Oromo. How can I colonize myself?
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Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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Mahatma Gandhi will always be remembered as long as free men and those who love freedom and justice live.
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Outside the kingdom of the Lord there is no nation which is greater than any other. God and history will remember your judgment.
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Leadership does not mean domination.
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Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
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