World Rain Ignorance
We all wish to live. We all seek a world in which men are freed of the burdens of ignorance, poverty, hunger and disease. And we shall all be hard-pressed to escape the deadly rain of nuclear fall-out should catastrophe overtake us.
Arabic Translation:

“كلنا نتوق إلى الحياة. وكلنا نبتغي عالماً يتحرر فيه البشر من أثقال الجهل والفقر والجوع والمرض. وسنعجز جميعاً عن النجاة من وابل الإشعاع النووي القاتل، إن داهمتنا كارثة.”

العربية
Philosophical Interpretation

This reflection by Haile Selassie centers on the nature of World and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.

ℹ️ Historical source unverified; interpretation focuses on thematic meaning and practical philosophy.
Free Wisdom Path

Discipline Foundations

Build unshakeable consistency through science-backed micro-habits.

Start Free Path

More quotes by Haile Selassie

View all 13 quotes →
“Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an 'is,' it is a 'becoming.”
“The Ethiopian government's use of the railway from Djibouti to Addis Ababa was, in practice, a hazardous regards transport of arms...”
“The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage t...”

More World quotes

Explore category →
“California has something which not every place in the world has: It has what I would call a sunny side, and I don't mean just phys...”
“We know from chaos theory that even if you had a perfect model of the world, you'd need infinite precision in order to predict fut...”
“Inspiring scenes of people taking the future of their countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governan...”
“For the sake of future generations, we must continue to work together to realise a world without nuclear weapons.”
“With the continued support of citizens who refuse to accept inaction at the expense of future generations, we will lead the world...”
“A globalized world is by now a familiar fact of life. Building walls or moats may sound appealing, but the future belongs to those...”
✉️

One great quote. Every morning. Free.

Join thousands of wisdom seekers getting daily quotes from 300,000+ curated sources.

Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.