It is not only war that can stop war but men of goodwill, conscious of their mission can deal with such deadly enemy.
HAILE SELASSIEHere 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.
More Haile Selassie Quotes
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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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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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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.
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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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Democracy, republics: What do these words signify?
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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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Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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There is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.
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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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You must always remember that to lead, one must first learn to follow.
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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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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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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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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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