Peace demands the united efforts of us all. Who can foresee what spark might ignite the fuse?
HAILE SELASSIE
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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Peace demands the united efforts of us all. Who can foresee what spark might ignite the fuse?
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As is commonly said, ‘to start anything is simple; to develop it and bring it to a successful culmination takes great effort.’
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A purely materialistic art would be like a tree which is expected to bear fruit without flowering and to sacrifice grace and beauty for mere utility.
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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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We must act to shape and mold the future, and leave our imprint on events as they slip past into history.
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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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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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We have finished the job. What shall we do with the tools?
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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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Every labourer is a father, his labour is his child. Choose your project carefully and achieve it worthily
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Knowledge is power. If it is not applied properly to create, let there be no doubts, it will destroy.
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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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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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A well organized education should not be one which prepares students for a good remuneration alone. It should be one that can help and guide them towards acquiring clear thinking, a fruitful mind, and an elevated spirit.
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A good leader maintains a balance between emotional drive and sound thinking.
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Feel the needs of others more than your own.
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