There is nothing as precious to man as a sound mind in a sound body and it is essential that the physical well being of our people merits as much attention as its spiritual welfare

Leadership does not mean domination. The world is always well supplied with people who wish to rule and dominate others.

We must make progress slowly so as to preserve the progress we have already made.

Misguided people sometimes create misguided ideas. Some of my ancestors were Oromo. How can I colonize myself?

Knowledge paves the way to Love, and Love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path of great common achievements.

Today I stand before the world organization which has succeeded to the mantle discarded by its discredited predecessor.

There is no safer anchorage for our learning, our lives, and our public actions than that provided by Divine teachings.