U.C.A.A. OPENS
..... Knowledge paves the way to love,
and love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path of
great common achievements .....
When today is being opened this University
College, Our feeling of joy has two motivations, Our happiness is of two kinds.
These are private and common. Happiness shared with many creates a source of
permanent affection and understanding. But private happiness is a temporary
matter.
Our endeavour to expand schools has passed
from planning to achievement. Our satisfaction in the field of education is in
Our days being shared by the Ethiopian people, and particularly by those who
have and are profiting by it.
Thus, Our saying that this would benefit
Ethiopia is now being increased greatly. As has been pointed out by Our
Vice-Minister, work on the University is progressing rapidly. To make
successful the work of those educational institutions of higher education, aid
of the students and teachers is needed. We hope that the preparation of
students and teachers is nearing completion.
We are proud to see Ethiopian youth
thirsting for learning. Although the fruits of education can be applied to evil
as well as to good things, you Ethiopian students should avoid having a bad
reputation and be eager and energetic in your studies, be loyal to your country
and obedient to your teachers, eschew lies and follow truth, respect good and
be heirs of good work .....
Feb. 27, 1951
Selected
Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie – page 4 –
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