You must always remember that to lead, one must first learn to follow.
HAILE SELASSIEThe fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding.
More Haile Selassie Quotes
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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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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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A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of pouring rain, gushing torrents and strong winds will be able to pull down.
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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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Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of accomplished goals will appear on the horizon.
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Democracy, republics: What do these words signify?
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Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
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Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.
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It is important that spiritual advancement must keep pace with material advancement.
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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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We all wish to live. We all seek a world in which men are freed of the burdens of ignorance, poverty, hunger and disease. And we shall all be hard-pressed to escape the deadly rain of nuclear fall-out should catastrophe overtake us.
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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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One cannot deny that in former times man’s life had been one of toil and hardship. It is correct to say, therefore, that modern civilization and the progress of science have greatly improved man’s life and have brought comfort and ease in their trail.
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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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An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.
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