To some he is God incarnate, to others, he is a redeemer, and to some, he is a revolutionary freedom fighter. His Imperial Majesty Haile Salassie I is one of the most influential figures to come out of Africa.
Ethiopia is recognized as the only African nation to never be colonized. A man who traces his lineage to King Solomon and The Queen of Sheeba, Selassie worked for decades to modernize and uplift Ethiopia.
He stood against the tyranny of Italian occupation. He was the last reigning monarch of the Solomonic dynasty. Below, you will find 50 quotes from His Imperial Majesty that provide food for thought regarding forgiveness, sovereignty, spirituality, and the nature of humankind.
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