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Feel the needs of others more than your own.

Haile Selassie

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Haile Selassie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1892
Born: July 23
Died: 1975
Died: August 26
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As man's faculty attains higher level of development and sophistication, so do his wants in life
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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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It is not only war that can stop war but men of goodwill, conscious of their mission can deal with such deadly enemy.
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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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No one should question the faith of others, for no human being can judge the ways of God.
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We must make progress slowly so as to preserve the progress we have already made.
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Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of accomplished goals will appear on the horizon.
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The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man.
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It is both the duty and responsibility of the world's fortunate few to help fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the unfortunate many
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An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.
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Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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