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.

No one should question the faith of others, for no human being can judge the ways of God.

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

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

Democracy, republics: What do these words signify?

The Emperor himself amassed his great riches. The older he grew, the greater became his greed, his pitiable cupidity... he and his people took millions from the state treasurer and left cemeteries full of people who had died of hunger, cemeteries visible from the windows of the royal palace

We must act to shape and mold the future, and leave our imprint on events as they slip past into history.