"Spiritual power is a more tangible force than material power. It is the power that moves mountains, the power that changes the course of history."

"We must remember that we are all brothers and sisters, sharing a common destiny."

"We have finished the period of struggle. We have passed through the period of preparation. Now we must begin to implement."

"We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."

"Ethiopia has always been an independent nation, and we shall remain so."