Meaning of life quote from Haile Selassie (Addis Ababa)

"It is not by the use of force that we can build a better tomorrow, but by the application of wisdom and intelligence."

Haile Selassie, age 0 (1892 - 1975)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Haile Selassie, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As a renowned thinker (1892 - 1975), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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