Today I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited predecessor.
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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There is nothing as precious to man as a sound mind in a sound body and it is essential that the physical well being of our people merits as much attention as its spiritual welfare
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It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.
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Democracy, republics: What do these words signify?
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If you are open-minded and ready to learn, there are many things which you can learn not only from books and instructors but from the very life experience itself.
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Man cannot live by bread alone. Man after all is composed of intellect and soul.
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It is not only war that can stop war but men of goodwill, conscious of their mission can deal with such deadly enemy.
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Feel the needs of others more than your own.
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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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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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History teaches us that unity is strength, and cautions us to submerge and overcome our differences in the quest for common goals, to strive, with all our combined strength, for the path to true African brotherhood and unity.
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Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
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We have finished the job. What shall we do with the tools?
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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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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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