Leadership does not mean domination.
HAILE SELASSIEThe fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding.
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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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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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We must make progress slowly so as to preserve the progress we have already made.
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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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Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of accomplished goals will appear on the horizon.
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Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
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Let us set our goals too high; let us demand more of ourselves than we believe we possess.
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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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Misguided people sometimes create misguided ideas. Some of my ancestors were Oromo. How can I colonize myself?
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We should accept diversity in culture and tradition and coexist peacefully.
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Democracy, Republic: What do these words signify? What have they changed in the world? Have men become better, more loyal, kinder? Are the people happier? All goes on as before, as always. Illusions, illusions.
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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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You must always remember that to lead, one must first learn to follow.
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It is important that spiritual advancement must keep pace with material advancement.
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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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