Today I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited predecessor.
HAILE SELASSIEThe United Nations continues to sense as the forum where nations whose interests clash may lay their cases before world opinion.
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Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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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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A good leader maintains a balance between emotional drive and sound thinking.
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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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Conflicts between nations will continue to arise. The real issue is whether they are to be resolved by force, or by resort to peaceful methods and procedures, administered by impartial institutions.
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Place principle above all else.
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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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The fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding.
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We should accept diversity in culture and tradition and coexist peacefully.
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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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You must always remember that to lead, one must first learn to follow.
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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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Unity should be the cornerstone of relations.
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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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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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