Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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A well organized education should not be one which prepares students for a good remuneration alone. It should be one that can help and guide them towards acquiring clear thinking, a fruitful mind, and an elevated spirit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should focus on developing critical thinking and personal growth, not just financial success.
In this quote, Haile Selassie emphasizes that the purpose of education extends beyond preparing individuals for high-paying jobs. It should nurture clear thinking, creativity, and spiritual elevation, guiding students to develop their minds and character in meaningful ways that contribute to their overall well-being and society.
Themes
EducationThinkingPersonal GrowthMindSpirit
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about educational reform, one might quote this to emphasize the holistic approach to learning.
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