Appeals Quote by Haile Selassie
“If a strong government finds that it can, with impunity, destroy a weak people, then the hour has struck for that weak people to appeal to the League of Nations to give its judgment in all freedom. God and history will remember your judgment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the League of Nations, 1936
When a strong state oppresses a weak one, the oppressed should seek international judgment for freedom.
In simple terms: Weak nations should appeal to global bodies against oppression.
Key Takeaway
Seek collective support against injustice.
Themes
justice
sovereignty
international law
human rights
collective security
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- humanitarian crises
- UN interventions
- diplomatic negotiations
Key Concepts
global governance
ethical responsibility
historical precedent
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are global institutions in protecting the weak?
- What alternatives exist when they fail?
A Different Perspective
International bodies may lack enforcement power.
