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The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man.
Haile Selassie
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Haile Selassie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1892
Born: July 23
Died: 1975
Died: August 26
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Tafari Makonnen
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Spiritual power is the eternal guide, in this life and the life after, for man ranks supreme among all creatures. Led forward by spiritual power, man can reach the summit destined for him by the Great Creator.
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Mahatma Gandhi will always be remembered as long as free men and those who love freedom and justice live.
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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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Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of accomplished goals will appear on the horizon.
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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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