Able Quote by Haile Selassie
“A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of pouring rain, gushing torrents and strong winds will be able to pull down. Some people have written the story of my life representing as truth what in fact derives from ignorance, error or envy; but they cannot shake the truth from its place, even if they attempt to make others believe it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations, 1961
A solid character and truth are unshakable despite attacks and false narratives.
In simple terms: Strong foundations resist any storm.
Key Takeaway
Build integrity and stay steadfast.
Themes
integrity
truth
resilience
Mood
determined
confident
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reputation
- public criticism
- media scrutiny
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your core values when faced with slander?
- What foundations do you need to strengthen?
A Different Perspective
False narratives can still cause damage even if they cannot fully overturn truth.
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