18th
Anniversary Address
When we
consider the time which is necessary to fulfill the needs of an individual it
will easily be understood that the needs of a vast country like
For the life of the world is such that periods of constructive achievement are
followed by periods of destruction: the period of construction brings peace and
the period of destruction brings uncertainty. We have always kept in mind that
the union of the spiritual strength of the people with the material power of
the independent nation provides the firm basis for our people to overcome the
hardships and difficulties of life facing them in this world.
Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure
your success.
- His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I