A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of furious winds and rain can shake. A house built on sand, the first gust of wind topples it.
— Haile Selassie Modern

Ethiopian Emperor

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Speech during a state visit

Date / Period

1950s

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Controversial

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