History teaches us that unity is strength, and cautions us to submerge and overcome our differences in the quest for common goals, to strive, with all our combined strength, for the path to true African brotherhood and unity. Haile Selassie africanbrotherhoodcaution share on social
The nations of Africa, as is true of every continent of the world, from time to time dispute among themselves. These quarrels must be confined to this continent and quarantined from the contamination of non-African interference. Haile Selassie africaafricanconfine share on social
Peace demands the united efforts of us all. Who can foresee what spark might ignite the fuse? Haile Selassie demandeffortforesee Change image and share on social
This world was not created piecemeal. Africa was born no later and no earlier than any other geographical area on this globe. Africans, no more and no less than other men, possess all human attributes, talents and deficiencies, virtues and faults. Haile Selassie africaafricanarea share on social
An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans. Haile Selassie africanawarenessessential Change image and share on social
We have finished the job, what shall we do with the tools? Haile Selassie finishjobtool Change image and share on social
Outside the kingdom of the Lord there is no nation which is greater than any other. God and history will remember your judgment. Haile Selassie godgreathistory Change image and share on social
We have before us the examples of the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. We must remember how long these required to achieve their union. When a solid foundation is laid, if the mason is able and his materials good, a strong house can be built. Haile Selassie achievebuildexample share on social
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph. Haile Selassie actevilhistory share on social
Above all, we must avoid the pitfalls of tribalism. If we are divided among ourselves on tribal lines, we open our doors to foreign intervention and its potentially harmful consequences. Haile Selassie avoidconsequencedivide Change image and share on social