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THE LION OF JUDAH ROARS
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I
speaks on various topics
sent to Rasta Ites by Ras Nathaniel of I.R.I.E.
FAVORITE TEACHINGS OF
HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I
MANIFESTATION: FROM IDEA TO REALITY
"There is no single soul who would not cherish the introduction of progress to Ethiopia and want to partake of the benefits thereof. It is but through cooperation in working side by side with the people by way of setting up schools, drilling water-wells and the construction of roads, and it is through the realization and devotion in solving these problems that wishes can be interpreted in terms of tangible forms." -- January 12, 1963 [New Schools Debra Zeit]
"The combination of academic knowledge with technical education will give great satisfaction and will create a self-supporting individual. It is by the combined use of the mind and the hand that crude material is changed into an article of beauty and value." -June 12, 1963 [Bahar Dar Technical School]
"As is commonly said, ‘to start anything is simple; to develop it and bring it to a successful culmination takes great effort.’" - July 2, 1963 [University Graduation]
"It is only when man becomes master of his fate - able to determine his destiny - that he can be free from fears and inferiority. Such an individual or a nation stands respected by all." - July 2, 1963 [University Graduation]
EDUCATION
"Education is a means of sharpening the mind of man both spiritually and intellectually. It is a two-edged sword that can be used either for the progress of mankind or for its destruction. That is why it has been Our constant desire and endeavor to develop our education for the benefit of mankind." -- July 2, 1963 [University Graduation]
"We are now more than ever before convinced that it is education that heals Africa." - July 2, 1963 [University Graduation]
"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. The key for the betterment and completeness of modern living is education." -- September 14, 1963 [Faculty of Law]
"But, ‘Man cannot live by bread alone.’ Man, after all, is also composed of intellect and soul. Therefore, education in general, and higher education in particular, must aim to provide, beyond the physical, food for the intellect and soul." -- September 14, 1963 [Faculty of Law]
"The opportunity for education, afforded to the few in our country, is not given to them for a fashion or a mode. It is given for a purpose, for a task, for a high responsibility, for full and exhaustive use, for the benefit of our country, and the coming generation." -- September 14, 1963 [Faculty of Law]
ERITREA
"That Eritrea, before the federal union with Ethiopia, stayed separated for 60 years by the design of imperialists and colonialists and not by the will of God, has been manifested by the ultimate unity achieved."
-- January 19, 1963 [To Employees in Eritrea]
MILITARY MIGHT
"Where there is no faith in a civilization but only power, that civilization is surrounded with doubt and fear and its power expresses itself in brutality" --July, 1948 [Consecration of five Ethiopian Bishops]
"Broadly speaking, power belongs to God Almighty. However, as members of the human race increased in number, attacks on one another began out of jealousy and malice. Therefore, it is quite evident that those living at the present time when there are billions of people in the world need to possess the power by means of which they can defend themselves, safeguard their property and rights as well as their country." -- January 23, 1963 [Graduation Naval College]
"The enemy should be checked from the beginning before going far . . . ." -- January 23, 1963 [Graduation Naval College]
"Since the best chance for one country to attack another comes through noting the weaknesses of the attacked and the divisions of its people within, We can, through organizing Our defence forces to the maximum and by strengthening Our internal unity, close all openings against the enemy." -- January 23, 1963 [Graduation Naval College]
"Our unity being Our formidable weapon of defence, it should be kept more strengthened than Our other forces of defence. Otherwise, the manpower and defence weapons so organized will be used for the destruction of the beloved country in serving the enemy’s purpose." -- January 23, 1963 [Graduation Naval College]
" Man is basically a creature of peace; the exigencies of our times, however, have often demanded that in order to subdue evil and to ensure peace and prosperity human energy has had to be applied to the machinery of defence." -- February, 1963 [Ground Forces Technical School]
"In former days the arms and equipment used by the soldier and the methods and means for their deployment on the battlefield were comparatively simple. Industrial and technical advance has changed this considerably so that today the use of some of the most complicated military material has impressed into service a large body of scientists and technicians who plan an enviable role. To keep one soldier, sailor or airman in the field today, scores of technicians, both civilian and in uniform, are required to support him behind the combat area. The training and organization of such highly skilled personnel takes tremendous efforts and a long time to build up. Developing nations have had to depend on other friendly nations to assist them in such training and organization; but it becomes necessary for such nations to train their own nationals in these technical and basic skills." -- February, 1963 [Ground Forces Technical School]
"War is a product of the cruelty and selfishness of man. If all of us used the good-will endowed in us by God for the benefit of our fellowmen, the effort and wealth expended on military training and armament would have been unnecessary. There is no doubt that the wealth wasted in the destruction of humans could, if properly utilized, have contributed enormously towards the welfare of men and the world-wide advancement of civilization. To entertain the thought of an unarmed world at the present time appears to be like an unattainable vision. When so many are participating in the arms race, Ethiopia has no choice but to strengthen herself militarily for her defence against any aggressor." -- May 19, 1963 [Guenet Graduation]
MONEY
"Money is an instrument, but there is no duty that can be truly accomplished with its mere persuasive power." - September 3, 1965 [On New H.S.I. Foundation Headquarters]
PARTICIPATION
Our endeavor to help the people also presupposes that the people should help Us. . . . The realisation of such a plan to effect the overall development of the national interest requires the active participation of the people . . . . This also calls for the coordination of the efforts exerted . . . . -- January 19, 1963 [To Employees in Eritrea]
RESPONSIBILITY
"Man desires many things, but it is the individual's duty and responsibility to desire the proper things. Anyone who makes the wrong choices will be a burden, not only to himself but to future generations. As We have mentioned over and over again, the test of what you students have obtained through your education will be what you are able to accomplish in the future. Great responsibilities await you. You must show the real worth of your education by the way in which you shoulder these responsibilities. We are confident that you will bring a blessing to your country, your families, to all those who have planned and laboured for you, and to yourselves." - July 2, 1963 [University Graduation]
"Besides, it is expected of every one of you who have assumed this holy responsibility, that the service you render is not founded on the mere struggle to earn your wages, but on the wholehearted understanding of the unfortunate situations of your fellow human beings whom you should serve with sympathy, conviction and faith. The natural origin of every man being man himself and thus creation, the only difference lies in the opportunities made available." -- September 3, 1965 [On New H.S.I. Foundation Headquarters]
SCIENTIFIC AGE
Contemporary progress is characterized by advancement in complex fields of human activity that demand the exertion of the mind in limitless avenues of thought and action. Scientists and technicians are therefore involved in such complicated endeavours as sending men to the stars, exploring the depths of the ocean, or developing the tremendous power of nuclear energy. Until such time when We Ourselves can do these, We have to learn hard and get Ourselves prepared for these great tasks; particularly in the field of atomic study which shall be devoted to peaceful use." -- February, 1963 [Ground Forces Technical School]
"Ancillary to these major scientific and technological projects are the many other feats of modern-day progress by which millions of items of every day use to man and nation in times of both peace and war are being produced. Too often people are apt to forget, or do not take time to comprehend the degree of toil the years of quiet plodding and perseverance required to acquire new skills and to fashion thoughts, ideas and experiments into the technological achievements that spell this progress. Indeed, those so engaged deserve the highest admiration." -- February, 1963 [Ground Forces Technical School]
"Nowadays, science has made possible complex inventions which are put at the service of man. Yet, however precise these instruments including computers may be in their service, they obviously lack the perfecting human characteristic of sympathy, goodness, generosity and selflessness - all of which God in His ultimate wisdom granted only to human beings. Although man has found assistance for himself in these machines, his superiority lies in the fact that he is their inventor and he himself is the instrument of God." - September 3, 1965 [On New H.S.I. Foundation Headquarters]
SOCIAL SERVICE
"To follow up the case of a patient in agony with unfailing tenacity, regardless of whether he is rich or underprivileged, to constantly help the destitute both economically and spiritually, these should be the prevailing aims of persons with your type duties, as they should be of any employer. What is more, an individual who is responsible for humanitarian activities, or one determined to render welfare services must be prepared to face with utmost patience and farsightedness, the misunderstandings that might arise from the person or persons in need of help." - September 3, 1965 [On New H.S.I. Foundation Headquarters]
"The work of the welfare organization is not merely the distribution of money, but also the giving of personal warmth, of wholehearted services and spiritual encouragement. The time we spend in the fulfillment of such duties is the determining factor which demonstrates that the essence of one’s individual values is not obliterated." - September 3, 1965 [On New H.S.I. Foundation Headquarters
UNITY
"It is not necessary to enumerate countries where the people and the entire country having lost unity, spiritual or otherwise, have become playgrounds and laughing stocks to outsiders. The historical events of certain countries bear witness to this fact. Woe unto those countries which weaken themselves by dismemberment! In our own times, there are those expansionists who by shedding blood desire to achieve their ambition and by dismembering themselves they are seen as tools for alien interests. Our people from Ethiopia shed blood to save themselves from disintegration. Those persons who believe in freeing a country by secession are selfish and prey to outsiders. We will not accept their motives." -- January 19, 1963 [To Employees in Eritrea]
WORK AND WEALTH
"Work and wealth are at your disposal." -- January 12, 1963 [New Schools Debra Zeit]
"In order to amass private wealth and benefit from it in peace and security, it is necessary to comply with the fundamental precepts of the society. So being, even the accumulation of private property emanates from a harmonious social life and entails certain obligations. One of these typical obligations would be to put one’s private capital into use. Since wealth is acquired by hard labour it is necessary to manifest an additional effort by using the invested capital." -- January 19, 1963 [To Employees in Eritrea]
"There should be such a moment in any man’s life to seek rest after completing his education. You should not however overlook the fact that it is through ceaseless practice and experience and by training others that you will be able to prove your individual qualifications and worthiness. We remind you therefore that you utilize all your thoughts and knowledge to the ultimate objective of moral satisfaction and the pride of your countrymen, regardless of your personal interests. Your job takes care of you and there will not be any need to concern yourselves with your personal affairs." -- January 23, 1963 [Graduation Naval College]
"It does not come easily to accomplish something which will always be remembered." -- February, 1963 [Ground Forces Technical School]
"Your deeds actions in the future will test your knowledge and your capabilities in your chosen profession. To acquire learning and to put this learning into practice are two different things." - May 19, 1963 [Guenet Graduation]
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FAVORITE TEACHINGS OF
HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I
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