Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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We all wish to live. We all seek a world in which men are freed of the burdens of ignorance, poverty, hunger and disease. And we shall all be hard-pressed to escape the deadly rain of nuclear fall-out should catastrophe overtake us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the universal desire for a better world free from suffering and threats of catastrophic events.
In this quote, Haile Selassie addresses the fundamental human aspirations for life and well-being, highlighting the collective struggles against ignorance, poverty, hunger, and disease. He also warns of the looming threat of nuclear disaster, suggesting that these challenges are interconnected and that humanity must work towards a safer, more enlightened existence for all.
Themes
LifeWorldFreedomIgnorancePovertyHungerDiseasePeace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire a community initiative aimed at eradicating hunger and poverty.
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