It is not only war that can stop war but men of goodwill, conscious of their mission can deal with such deadly enemy.
Haile SelassieThere is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.
Haile SelassieThousands of years ago, civilizations flourished in Africa which suffer not at all by comparison with those of other continents. In those centuries, Africans were politically free and economically independent. Their social patterns were their own and their cultures truly indigenous.
Haile SelassieA man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.
Haile SelassieOne 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.
Haile SelassieAs is commonly said, ‘to start anything is simple; to develop it and bring it to a successful culmination takes great effort.’
Haile SelassiePeace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an 'is,' it is a 'becoming.'
Haile SelassieMisguided people sometimes create misguided ideas. Some of my ancestors were Oromo. How can I colonize myself?
Haile SelassieI have heard of that idea [i.e., of Haile Selassie being the reincarnation of Jesus Christ]. I also met certain Rastafarians. I told them clearly that I am a man, that I am mortal, and that...they should never make a mistake in assuming or pretending that the human being is emanated from a deity.
Haile SelassieMahatma Gandhi will always be remembered as long as free men and those who love freedom and justice live.
Haile SelassieMany discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of accomplished goals will appear on the horizon.
Haile SelassieWe have decided to bring to an end the most unequal, most unjust, most barbarous war of our age, and have chosen the road to exile in order that our people will not be exterminated and in order to consecrate ourselves wholly and in peace to the preservation of our empire's independence.
Haile SelassieKnowledge paves the way to Love, and Love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path of great common achievements.
Haile SelassieHere is our opportunity and our challenge. If the nuclear powers are prepared to declare a truce, let us seize the moment to strengthen the institutions and procedures which will serve as the means for the pacific settlement of disputes among men.
Haile SelassieEvery labourer is a father, his labour is his child. Choose your project carefully and achieve it worthily
Haile SelassieThat which man dreams of and to Which he aspires, unless fulfilled in his own lifetime, can produce no actual satisfaction to him. It will be self deceiving and a waste of time to advocate dialogue with those who are not ready to listen, because it is obvious that the freedom of millions is not a commodity subject to bargaining. It is better to die free than to live as slaves.
Haile SelassieThat until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned: That until there are no longer first-class and second class citizens of any nation; That until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; That until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; That until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained.
Haile SelassieLeadership does not mean domination. The world is always well supplied with people who wish to rule and dominate others.
Haile SelassieIt is both the duty and responsibility of the world's fortunate few to help fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the unfortunate many
Haile SelassieEveryone, in all walks of life, regardless of his professional occupation should feel concerned and play an active role to solve such problems which affect mankind.
Haile SelassieKnowledge is power. If it is not applied properly to create, let there be no doubts, it will destroy.
Haile SelassieThe true leader is a different sort; he seeks effective activity which has a truly beneficient purpose. He inspires others to follow in his wake, and holding aloft the torch of wisdom, leads the way for society to realize its genuinely great aspirations.
Haile SelassieI have lived too long to cherish many illusions about the essential high-mindedness of men when brought into stark confrontation with the issue of control over their security, and their property interests.
Haile SelassieEducation 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
Haile SelassieDemocracy, 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.
Haile SelassieAny who may wish to profit himself alone from the knowledge given him, rather than serve others through the knowledge he has gained from learning, is betraying knowledge and rendering it worthless
Haile SelassieIn the history of the human race, those periods which later appeared as great have been the periods when the men and the women belonging to them had transcended the differences that divided them and had recognized in their membership in the human race a common bond.
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