The House of Sellassie

If each and everyone endeavours to co-operate and work in as much as his capacity permits, our faith rests upon the Almighty God that he would bless the results for us. (H.I.M Oct 14, 1962)

Health and Welfare

" ...Nowadays, science has made possible complex inventions which are put at the service of man. Yet, however precise these instruments, including computers, maybe in their service, they pbviously lack those perfecting human characteristics 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.
To follow up the case of a patient in agony with unfailing tenacity regardless of whether he is rich or under-priviledged, to constantly help the destitute both economically and/or spiritually, these should be the prevailing aim of such persons with your type of duties as it should be any employee. What is more, an individual who is responsible for humanitarian activities, or one determined to render welfare services must be prepared to face with the utmost patience and foresightness, lthe misunderstandings that might arise from the person or persons in need of help.
Money is an instrument, but there is no duty that can be fully accomplished with its mere persuasive power, The work of the welfare organisation is nort merely the distribution of money, but also the giving of personal warmth, of lwholehearted service and spiritual encouragement..."

Excerpt from a speech at the inauguration of the H.S.I foundation by H.I.M Haile Sellassie I.

One should realise that thriftiness is the basis for the economic growth of a nation. One seldom minimises 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 effectively. A habit once formed becomes an incurable second nature, therefore utilise your wealth for worthwhile purposes and for monetary pleasures. What are the things you possess? What are your objectives for acquiring them? Learn how to spend wisely and the increase of your wealth, will eventually be your guide.

Use your savings where it will pay you most. The hoarding of money does not pay dividends! If you wish your savings to pay you higher dividends, join in with those of your fellow citizens. It is through hardwork, know how, and patience that you will be able to increase your capital.

The Foundation and essential characteristics of a healthy society are mutual trust and confidence. Unless man undertakes the improvement of his society in co-peration with others his striving for wealth becomes mere wishes.

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To be sure, there exists throughout the world a sense that something must be done. But in terms of the enormous resources squandered in wars or in the amassing of weapons of destruction or even devoted to the enthralling conquest of space, the amount which has been allotted to the individual in the developing world is little indeed. Poverty, fear, ingnorance, disease are not problems vanquished in the wake of scientific progress; they are the problems with which we struggle from day to day. All these problems will surely not be solved by the present Conference. but, it is Our earnest conviction that, at the very least, the forthright exchange of ideas and impressions concerning them will occur here. In a world made strong and prosperous through the force of man's intellect, it is a further challenge to that science be charged to solve the unique problems of development; for all mankind must share in the better life which progress has made possible. It is this challenge which must be the impetus and the inspiration of your deliberations here.

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