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July
Farmers through the education they acquire from the farm here can improve their
standard of living. We will not limit this type of school to one single region
of the country.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
 Hungry men have no respect for law,
authority or human life.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
June
Considering the role of universities in
broader sense, We are persuaded that these institutions stand today as the most
promising hope for constructive solutions to the problems that beset the modern
world; problems which prevent the peaceful co-operation of nations, problems
which threaten the world and humanity with death and disaster.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
There
can be no peace among men and nations, so long as the strong
continues
to oppress the weak, so long as injustice is done to other people, just so long
will we have cause for war, and make a lasting peace an impossibility.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
May
Mankind, be it in past, present or future,
has always been judged not by color, or creed, but by the wealth of its
knowledge. It is only through learning and knowledge that one can give valuable
service of benefit to a country.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Slavery is a condition imposed upon
individuals or races not sufficiently
able
to protect or defend themselves, and so long as a race or people expose
themselves to the danger of being weak, no one can tell when they will be
reduced to slavery. When a man is a slave he has no liberty of action; no
freedom of will, he is bound and controlled by the will and act of others; as of
the individual, so of the race.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
April
The educational program, on the whole,
should not emphasize only academic education but should also help the majority
of youth to earn their livelihood and be self-sufficient. To achieve that
objective, education at one level should not be narrowly conceived to be a
stepping-stone to another, but should encourage the youth to follow their
natural inclinations and aptitudes and thereby enable them to become useful
citizens.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Propaganda has done more to defeat the good intentions of races and
nations
than even open warfare. Propaganda is a method or medium used by organized
peoples to convert others against their will. We of the Negro race are
suffering more than any other race in the world from propaganda-Propaganda to
destroy our hopes, our ambitions, and our confidence in self.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
March
History tells us that education is not a new
phenomenon in this country. What is new is the blending of spiritual education,
which characterized Ethiopian teaching in the past, with modern, secular
education.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Life is that existence that is given to man
to live for a purpose, to live to his
own satisfaction and pleasure, providing
he forget not the God who created him and who expects a spiritual obedience and
observation of the moral laws that He has inspired.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
February
One of the purposes of education is to make
a person conscious of his cultural origin and heritage.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
To be learned in all that is worth while knowing;
not to be crammed with
the subject matter of the book or the philosophy
of the classroom, but to store away in your head such facts as you need for the
daily application of life, so that you may be better in all things understand
your fellow men, and interpret your relationship to your Creator.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
January 2011
Realizing that it is through education and
trained intelligence that knowledge can be acquired for a better life, We have
been endeavoring all Our life to give Our people the heritage of education.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Slavery is a condition imposed upon individuals
or races not sufficiently
able to protect or defend themselves, and so
long as a race or people expose themselves to the danger of being weak, no one
can tell when they will be reduced to slavery. When a man is a slave he
has no liberty of action; no freedom of will, he is bound and controlled by the
will and act of others; as of the individual, so of the race.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
December
Progress
and work have no boundaries. It is, therefore, the duty of everyone of us
to contribute in full measure his share to this noble
aim. We should always bear in mind that education and modern civilization
are the fruits of hard labor.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
LEADERSHIP means everything-PAIN, BLOOD, DEATH
Hon. Marcus Garvey
November
The few who are fortunate enough to
benefit from these limited opportunities of education and yet fail to make
the best use of their time should regret the opportunities they are
squandering.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Many a man was educated outside the school room.
It is something you let
out, not completely take in. You are part
of at, for it is natural; dormant simply because you will not develop it, but
God creates every man with it knowingly or unknowingly to him who possesses
it-that's the difference. Develop yours and you become as great and a full
of knowledge as the other fellow without even entering the classroom.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
October
You should be well aware of the fact that it
is not mere academic achievement that is expected of you. Your knowledge
and training, unless put to proper and practical use, will be wasted like
hoarded money and you will be no better in this regard than the uneducated.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
People who rule (being selected by the masses
of their own) forget when
they come into power that they have an obligation
to those who places them in authority and through selfishness arrogate to
themselves all that is good within the nation to the exclusion of those who
suffer and to the exclusion of those who placed them in their positions of
trust. HENCE MONOPOLY-industrial, commercial and economic-which places
power in the hands of the select few, and through the selfishness of
administration by the few they cause the majority of the masses to exists
always in want. Through this want, a spirit of dissatisfaction springs
up among the people, and they, in their passion, seeking to correct the
evil, tear down governments.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
September
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 labored for you, and to yourselves.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The masses make the nation and the state.
If the masses are illiterate, that is
the judgment passed on the race by those who are critical of its existence.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
August
Each man must repay what he has received
from his country. The educated man possesses a precious asset, of infinite
value both to himself and the nation.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
It is only the belief and the confidence we
have in a God why man is able to
understand his own social institutions,
and
move and live like a rational human being
Hon. Marcus Garvey
July
Fail not your country and give the
utmost of yourselves to the service of your country. Let honesty and
devotion be the guiding force in your work, for it is only when these
virtues are employed in full measure that you can help in the fulfillment of
the objectives of your country’s economic and social development.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
So
many of us find excuses to get out of the Negro Race because we are led to
believe that the race is unworthy-that it has not
accomplished anything. Cowards that we are! It is we that are
unworthy, because we are not contributing to the uplift and up building of
this noble race.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
June
The purpose of education is not merely
to commission individual for permanent employment but to make him
self-reliant and equip him with the faculty for creativity. One should
stand on one’s own feet shunning idleness and indefinite dependence on one’s
parent. This, of course, demands discipline and determination. The youth
We have educated have the obligation to serve the community from which they
come. Their participation in the nation-wide programs of the country is
eagerly awaited.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Fear is a state of nervousness fit for
children and not men. When man fears
a creature like himself
he offends God, in whose image and likeness he is created. Man being
created equal tears not man but God. to fear is to lose control of one's
nerves, one's will-to flutter, like a dying fowl, losing consciousness, yet, alive.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
May
To do one’s job is one thing and to be
indifferent in general and be critical of the work of others another
matter. The former requires competence, determination and wisdom, while the
latter lacks these qualities and virtues.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Criticism
is an opinion for good or evil, generally indulged in by the fellow
who
knows more than any one else,
yet the biggest fool. there is no
criticism that calls not forth yet another. The last critic is the
biggest fool of all, for the world starts and ends with him, He is the
source of all knowledge, yet knows nothing, for there is not a word one
finds to use that there is not another that hath the same meaning, then
wherefore do we criticize?
Hon. Marcus Garvey
April
When a man is engaged in useful
projects, he will not be the only beneficiary. It will encourage other
people to look for new ways of earning their living.
Living in the cities
alone is no help to the people. But when we are spread throughout the country
and take care of ourselves we will also help others and make them useful.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The
history of a movement, the movement of a nation, the history of a race
is
the guidepost of that movement's
destiny, that nation's destiny, that race's
destiny. What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act
at some future time.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
March
It is only by striving that one can
accomplish anything of value. Therefore, we should all rededicate ourselves
in the future so that we can utilize what others have produced and even more
depend upon our inventions and ingenuity, a measure which would certainly
give all of us greater satisfaction and pleasure.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Admiration
is a form of appreciation that is sometimes mistaken for
something else. There
may be something
about
you that suggests good fellowship when kept at a distance but in closer contact
would not be tolerated, otherwise it would be love.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
February
Ethiopia has been the traditional
torch-bearer of African freedom. What she must accomplish today in the
fields of modern education and national development must be infused into
this historical context. Our people must be aware of this. We therefore
urge all those who are educated to teach others less fortunate to strive to
seek the skills of literacy.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The
white world has always tried to rob and discredit us of our history. It
is
not surprising, however,
that white men should resort to every means to
keep Negroes in ignorance of their history, it would be a great shock to
their pride to admit to the world today that 3,000 years ago black men
excelled in government and were the founders and teachers of art, science
and literature.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
January 2010
In
order to advance in our respective undertakings and set ourselves on the
right path we have to learn and draw abundantly from the great spiritual
heritage which our fathers and forefathers have bequeathed to us. This can
give us strength and a sense of continuity which are essential for progress
and development. Learning and profound knowledge nurture noble character and
impart wisdom. The family unit and educational establishments have great
responsibilities in these endeavors for they are the basis of national
progress and prosperity.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
To
be prosperous in whatever we do is the sign of TRUE WEALTH. We
may be
wealthy in not only
having money, but in spirit and health. It is the
most helpful agency toward a self-satisfying life. One lives, in an
age like this, nearer perfection by being wealthy than being poor. To
the contended soul, wealth is the stepping stone to perfection; to the miser
it is the nearest avenue to hell. I would prefer to be honestly wealthy,
than miserably poor.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
December
Through
continuous reading you can obtain a higher level of education, improve
yourselves and your families and render a more significant service to your
country. There are some who continue their studies all their life.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
This
is the day of racial activity, when each and every group of this great
human
family must exercise
its own initiative and influence in its own protection,
therefore, Blacks should be more determined today than they have ever been,
because the mighty forces of the world are operating against non-organized
groups of peoples who are not ambitious enough to protect their own
interests.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
November
The
proper administration of justice requires a search for truth, therefore the
judicial function requires highly selected men. Judges shall be chosen from
among those who studied law and who sacrifice their personal interests to
their duties.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The
world is not yet perfect. It is in chaos; yes, in confusion and out of
this
confusion will come many
upheavals that will shake its very foundation.
Fool not yourselves that the conferences that have been held, and will be
held in the future, are sufficient to settle the disgruntled state of the
world, the dissatisfied condition of humanity. They have not gone down to
the root of all evils that give cause to the great discontent, they will
never be able to establish a permanent peace and present to us a settled
world.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
October
There
is no protection from the demand that a man’s worth be assessed by his
achievements. Education and learning offer no escape from the obligation of
toil. Social positions and high birth provide no
guarantee of soft hands
and a life of ease and comfort. High origins are no passport to high
position. To those who contribute willingly, to the best of their
abilities, who, in sweat and toil, work for the good of the nation with
little thought of self, to them will much be given, even to the governing of
the land.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
All of us may not live to see the higher
accomplishment of an African
Empire-so strong and powerful, as to
compel
the respect of mankind, but we in our life-time can so work and act as to make
the dream a possibility within another generation.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
September
Today
we live in the age of technology in which new discoveries are made daily and
there is much yet to which you have not yet been introduced. A continuous
education is therefore essential and there is no short cut to education.
Greatness cannot be achieved without great accomplishments. All demand
striving and endurance.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
- It’s only machine that take money.
Hon. Bob Marley
The
battle of the future whether they be physical or mental, will be fought
on
scientific lines, and the
race that is able to produce the highest
scientific development, is the race that will ultimately rule.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
August
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 a full and exhaustive use, for the benefit of our
country, and the coming generation.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Chance
has never yet satisfied the hope of a suffering people. Action,
self-reliance, the vision of self
and the future have been the only means by
which the oppressed have seen and realized the light of their own freedom.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
July
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 a full and exhaustive use, for the benefit of our
country, and the coming generation.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than
yourself;
but the ends you serve that are
for all, in common will take you
even into eternity.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
June
You
young man, whom We have educated at home and abroad, would not have had much
to inherit had it not been for the work left by those who lived before. And
now you have to work and leave for posterity achievements that will not
subject you to criticism by coming generations.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Men
who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
May
The
needed educated individual is one who uses the ideas he obtained from his
lectures, books, and discussions to the best advantage of his own country
and his own people. It is he who disseminates new ideas in harmony with the
economic and social aspects of his own community so that fruitful results
will be realized. This is the person who can show segments of knowledge he
accumulated in his learning, inventiveness in a new situation.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Ambition
is the desire to go forward and improve one's condition. It is a
burning flame that light's up
the life of the individual and make him see
himself in another state. To be ambitious is to be great in mind and
soul. To want that which is worth while and strive for it. To go
on without looking back, reaching to that which gives satisfaction. To
be humanly ambitious is to take in the world which is the province of man;
to be divinely ambitious is to offend God by rivaling him in His infinite
Majesty.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
April
We
need educated and trained persons for research, for the study and
development of our country’s resources, for technology, for medicine, for
the law, and the administration of our people according to their customs.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
The
political readjustment of the world means that those who are not
sufficiently able, not sufficiently
prepared, will be at the mercy of the
organized classes for another one or two years.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
March
Africa
has accepted the challenge of modern world and with it come grave
responsibilities. Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of
accomplished goals will appear on the horizon. African civilization in its
potential magnitude must be able to command fortitude, patience, tolerance
and diligence. To sustain us in all our tasks we count on the women of
Africa. Without their relentless vigilance no aspect of our
responsibilities can be attained. Women’s role has never been so demanding,
and you can be proud to answer this call for the betterment and future of
mankind.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
What
night is to day, is woman to man. The period of change that brings
us
light out of darkness,
darkness out of light, and semi-light out of darkness
are like the changes we find in woman day by day. She makes one happy,
then miserable. You are to her kind then unkind. Constant yet
inconstant. Thus we have WOMAN. No real man can do without her.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
February
We
need well-qualified people who are proud of being Ethiopians; people who are
proud of being Africans; people who are prepared to execute the plans that
have already been envisioned. These are the caliber of men who should be
produced in Our university.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Wake
up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa! Let us work towards the one glorious
end
of a free, redeemed and
mighty nation. Let Africa be a bright star
among the constellation of nations.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
January 2009
We
speak of discipline—the capacity to control
oneself and follow through to completion what must be done and to place duty
first. We would remind you, however, that iron discipline is not alone
sufficient to meet the future. Restraint and understanding are vital
qualities for responsible citizens.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
I
trust that you will so live today as to realize that you are masters of your
own destiny, masters of your
fate; if there is anything you want in this
world it is for you to strike out in confidence and faith in self and reach
for it, because God has created it for your happiness wheresoever you may
find it in nature.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
December
We
must look , into the depth of our souls. We must become something we have
never been and for which our education and experience and environment have
ill-prepared us. We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous,
greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race,
overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but
to our fellow men within the human community.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
With all preparation the human race has made to welcome into the
world
the Christ who is to redeem
us, we find ourselves still in confusion,
still fighting, still exploiting, still merciless in our onslaught one upon
the other. But on this Christmas morn may we not all members and
brothers of the great human family, forget our differences, and in one
glorious chorus sing out to the world "Peace, perfect peace?"
Hon. Marcus Garvey
November
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. The time when manual labor was despised has
long passed and we find ourselves in an epoch when manual labor is a source
of pride and pleasure not only to the worker but to all. Laziness is the
sole breeder of sin, poverty, and discontent.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Be
as proud of your race today as our fathers were in the days of yore.
We
have a beautiful history,
and we shall create another in the future that
will astonish the world.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
October
It
is you who must mould the minds of your students—that they may be wise,
farsighted, intelligent, profound in their thinking, devoted to their
country and government and fruitful in their work. It is you who must serve
as an example. On their part also, they will have to learn not only formal
education but also self-discipline that should be worthy to be inherited.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
If
we are to believe the Divine injunction, we must realize that the time is
coming when every man and
every race must return to its own "vine and fig
tree."
Hon. Marcus Garvey
September
A
well organized education should not be one which prepares students for a
good remuneration alone. It should be one that can help and guide them
towards acquiring clear thinking, a fruitful mind, and an elevated spirit.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Bob Marley
You can be educated in soul, vision and
feeling, as well as in mind.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
August
There
is neither shame nor disgrace in a day’s work well and truly done, whatever
the task and whatever the rank or status of the worker. The farmer and the
laborer who have toiled diligently throughout the day have earned their
bread and honest sleep. But the man, whatever his task, who has spent his
time in idleness, whose hand has been turned to little of profit or value
during his waking hours, has earned only the scorn and disdain of his
fellowmen whom he has thus cheated.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Ambition is the desire to go forward and
improve one's condition. It is a
burning flame that lights up
the life
of the individual and makes him see himself in another state. To be
ambitious is to be great in mind and soul.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
July
Education
is an ongoing task. The obligation to improve oneself does not cease simply
because one has a regular job.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
A
man's bread and butter is only insured when he works for it.
Hon. Marcus Garvey
June
You
should bear in mind the fact that a man who says, “I have learned enough and
will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.
There can be no time limit for learning and the pursuit of knowledge. It is
essential for you to discover ways of furthering your educational capacity
instead of discontinuing it.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
There is nothing in the world common to
man, that man cannot do.
Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey
May
We
do not want our legacies and traditions to be lost. Our wish and desire is
that education, develop, enrich, and modify them.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
Education is the medium by which a people are
prepared for the creation of
their own particular
civilization, and the
advancement and glory of their own race.
Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey
April
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.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
March
Everyone,
regardless of his age, should strive to learn. It would be inconceivable
for a person to appreciate the meaning of life and living itself without
education. It would even be impossible for a person to utilize his God-given
gifts.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
February
To
acquire learning and to put this learning into practice is two different
things.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
January 2008
Development
is the accumulated result of intensive long-term efforts. It is not enough
that a nation desire development and economic maturity, any more than a
child, in wishing, becomes a man. Time is required, and experience, and
trial and error. The process and requirements of nature cannot be ignored
or evaded. The child must first crawl, then walk, before it can run. So,
also, must a nation progress through the successive stages of growth before
the stage is reached where rapid and ever-accelerating development is
possible.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
December
If
we do not build the roads and bridges and schools, if we do not plough the
fields and till the soil, if we do not carry on the trade and commerce of
the nation, to whom shall we look for the accomplishment of these tasks?
Has education been given that the educated may disdain physical toil and
perspiration? Have the healthy been protected from disease that they may
scorn the hard labor upon which alone Our nation can hope to advance? Have
not those many nations which today are called “advanced” become so through
the toil and labor of their people?
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
November
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. That education which ignores man’s intrinsic nature and
neglects his intellect and reasoning power cannot be considered true
education.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
October
The
person, who, even while at school, realizes the needs of his country and has
a proper sense of values and urgency will see what is needed, and will be
able to fill it. He need not be separated from his country and its culture
before being prepared to handle a position of responsibility.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
September
We
would like you to realize that the knowledge you have acquired so far is no
end by itself but a reminder of the further responsibilities that await
you. 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 qualification and worthiness.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
August
Nor
should anyone today mistakenly believe that only in the cities can he serve
his country. The greater need today is among the people, with those who
work the soil, who provide the nourishment and sustenance upon which
Ethiopia feeds.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
July
Today’s
younger generation must maintain their ties with the people who are the bulk
and backbone of the nation. The problem of the many must become the problem
of the few, for only in this way can the progress we earn be lasting and
real and of benefit to all.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie
Hon. Bob Marley
June
Education
intensifies natural gifts and ability, but mere education, unless founded on
a historical and cultural framework, will bear no fruit. That is why you
should at all times reinforce your learning with the cultural heritage of
your fore-fathers—a cultural heritage which you should revive.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
May
If
you are open-minded and ready to learn, there are many things which you can
learn not only from books and instructors but from the very life experience
itself. There are definitely many things which you can learn from people.
If you are guided by this principle, you will be surprised how pleasant life
can be even under trying conditions.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
April
Community
development comprises two important elements (i) the participation of the
people themselves in efforts to improve their level of living with as much
reliance as possible on their own initiative, and (ii) the provision of
technical and other related services in ways which encourage initiative,
self-help and mutual aid and make these more effective.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
March
Africa
has accepted the challenge of the modern world and with it come grave
responsibilities. Many discouraging hours will arise before the rainbow of
accomplished goals will appear on the horizon. African civilization in its
potential magnitude must be able to command fortitude, patience, tolerance
and diligence. To sustain us in all our tasks we count on the women of
Africa. Without their relentless vigilance no aspect of our
responsibilities can be attained. Women’s role has never been so demanding,
and you can be proud to answer this call for the betterment and future of
mankind.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
February
Our
forefathers left us a heritage of a written alphabet, of which we are all
today proud benefactors. It is Our cherished hope that this historic
heritage will pass to generations to come.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
January 2007
In
order to advance in our respective undertakings and set ourselves on the
right path we have to learn and draw abundantly from the great spiritual
heritage which our fathers and forefathers have bequeathed to us. This
can give us strength hand a sense of continuity which are essential for
progress and development. The harvest of life is character which grows
with time and it is this very factor that determines one destiny and future.
We shall always bear this in mind and in so doing, we will avoid personal
disaster and will not bring adverse influence on others.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
December
One
should realize that thriftiness is the basis for the accumulation of wealth
and the economic growth of a nation. One seldom minimizes the value of
money earned by the sweat of the brow however small it may be, but for the
extravagant even a huge amount of money is worthless. Know how to use your
money wisely and effectively. A habit once formed becomes an incurable
second nature. Therefore utilize your wealth for worthwhile things and
avoid employing it for harmful purposes and for monetary pleasures.
Use your savings where it will pay you
most. The hoarding of money does not yield dividends! If you wish your savings
to pay you higher dividends, join in with those of your fellow citizens. It is
through hard work, know-how, and patience that you will be able to increase your
capital.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
November
True education is not only beneficial to individuals but also to one’s
country. True education goes hand in hand with one’s culture and heritage
and strengthens one’s belief in God Almighty
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
October
Let
us, from the greatest to the least, take pride in the performance of the
task and duties assigned to us, whether or not we believe them worthy of our
talents, whether we labor silent and alone, or in the crowd and illuminated
by the glaring light of public opinion. The reward for the job well
done is not in the recognition of others, nor in the public praise.
Neither is it to be measured solely by the monetary return earned by the
workman. It comes, rather, in the inner satisfaction that accompanies
the knowledge that the work accomplished represents the best of which we are
capable.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
September
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 better and completeness
of modern living is education.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
August
There is nothing as precious to man as a
sound mind in a sound body. And it is essential that the physical well
being of our people merit as much attention as its spiritual welfare.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
July 2006
Knowledge
is a treasure that must be grasped and which no one can confiscate; it is a
diamond without price which prevents the breaking of heaven's decree and
preserves from a path to destruction. Knowledge allows you to inherit
the Kingdom of God, which the mind of man cannot conceive; and is a
counselor in time of adversity. So may God grant you to attain a
wisdom and knowledge such as I have described.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie 1
Hon. Bob Marley
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