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.
HAILE SELASSIELeadership does not mean domination. The world is always well supplied with people who wish to rule and dominate others.
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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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Every labourer is a father, his labour is his child. Choose your project carefully and achieve it worthily
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The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man.
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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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Until all Africans stand and speak as free human beings, equal in the eyes of the Almighty; until that day, the African continent shall not know peace.
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A man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.
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It is both the duty and responsibility of the world’s fortunate few to help fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the unfortunate many.
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Mahatma Gandhi will always be remembered as long as free men and those who love freedom and justice live.
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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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Today I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited predecessor.
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You must always remember that to lead, one must first learn to follow.
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We have finished the job. What shall we do with the tools?
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Leadership does not mean domination. The world is always well supplied with people who wish to rule and dominate others.
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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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Do not worship me, I am not God. I’m only a man. I worship Jesus Christ.
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