Haile Selassie Speech At Asmara University (excerpt)
"...There is nothing more worthwhile and
rewarding in life than to work for the benefit of others. One can derive more
pleasure from giving than from receiving. We believe that each and every one of
you who in leaving this institution for his or her respective calling has come
to realize that education is seldom prized merely on account of its usefulness
to individuals. Nor is it intended to be a mere ornament and a mark of
distinction and prominence to the persons who are fortunate to receive it.
Those who have had the opportunity to learn should always be at the disposal of
those who have not had its benefit. Therefore, it is not only the individual
but the community at large which should benefit from the virtues of education.
The words of the Holy Bible, "Give and it shall be given unto you,"
are worth observing in your daily lives. This momentous event should be a time
in which you should reflect and pose to yourselves the questions, "what
kind of service are we going to render to our country and what do we intend to
accomplish in life?" It is our firm belief that if you forego self-love
and self-indulgence and break away from worldly desires and you will be able to
make great contributions to your family, community and country..."
Source; "H.I.M. Speaks on
Education" Rasta Ites Homepage