Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
Haile SelassieRead
A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of pouring rain, gushing torrents and strong winds will be able to pull down. Some people have written the story of my life representing as truth what in fact derives from ignorance, error or envy; but they cannot shake the truth from its place, even if they attempt to make others believe it.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation in life and the resilience against false narratives.
Haile Selassie's quote metaphorically illustrates that a person's character and truth are like a house built on solid granite foundations. Despite external challenges and the destructive forces of ignorance and envy that may arise in society, the essence of one's truth remains unshaken. It serves as a reminder that while others may distort reality, one's core values and integrity cannot be compromised.
In practice
This quote could be used in a motivational speech to encourage personal resilience.
Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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