More from Haile Selassie
The United Nations continues to sense as the forum where nations whose interests clash may lay their cases before world opinion.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie A man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie We have finished the job. What shall we do with the tools?
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie 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.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie He [the Almighty] taught us that all human beings are equal regardless of sex, national origin and tribe. And He also taught us all who seek Him shall find Him.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie The fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie Leadership does not mean domination. The world is always well supplied with people who wish to rule and dominate others.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie Man cannot live by bread alone. Man after all is composed of intellect and soul.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie It is much easier to show compassion to animals. They are never wicked.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie We must act to shape and mold the future, and leave our imprint on events as they slip past into history.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie 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.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie 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.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie 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.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie Do not worship me, I am not God. I’m only a man. I worship Jesus Christ.
Haile SelassieHaile Selassie
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From our community writers
Getting so deep in the process of creating the life I want for myself, so I’m turning out anything/ anyone that doesn’t align with my vision.
Dau VoireDau Voire I am finding the courage to breathe as I am.
Shelby EnsignShelby Ensign Sadness that is caused by the absence of love is deadly for the heart.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Always find a reason to love.
H. DcostaH. Dcosta You are healing yourself with poetry what could be more beautiful than that?
Aurora RaineAurora Raine Not everyone takes every opportunity that comes their way because it takes a lot of work.
Edgar DoucetEdgar Doucet I could never love her, the fear of losing would be too strong.
AtticusAtticus The lack of influence or power is more dangerous than worrying about things being reduced to nothingness.
Mwanandeke KindemboMwanandeke Kindembo
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More on empathy
That we live in a post-truth society today, and that we don’t care, that we have lost empathy. We have stopped caring for each other in a way. We have stopped thinking long-term and sustainable. And that’s something that goes much deeper than just climate crisis deniers.
Greta ThunbergGreta Thunberg You keep planting sympathy in rows meant for empathy and I’m here picking weeds with tears in my eyes.
Melissa AndersonMelissa Anderson I hope I’m defined by my input to the world, my ability to love, and to have empathy.
AdeleAdele Everyone in the world needs to come together to stop all the violence and racism happening in the world. Speak up when you see it happen, spread awareness of experiences (even when it’s tough), and show empathy for people every day.
Outsourced FeelingsOutsourced Feelings Always act with empathy and compassion.
Jessica PickardJessica Pickard Solving human problems start with empathy.
Ankur SinghAnkur Singh If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.
Brene BrownBrene Brown Peace, love, empathy.
Kurt CobainKurt Cobain
