Able Quote by Haile Selassie
“It is important that spiritual advancement must keep pace with material advancement. When this comes to be realized man's journey toward higher and more lasting values will show more marked progress while the evil in him recedes into the background. Knowing that material and spiritual progress are essential to man, we must ceaselessly work for the equal attainment of both. Only then shall we be able to acquire that absolute inner calm so necessary to our well-being.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1963
Balancing spiritual growth with material progress leads to lasting fulfillment and reduces inner conflict.
In simple terms: Balance inner and outer development for true peace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both mind and material life.
Themes
spirituality
materialism
balance
personal growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- social reform
- well‑being
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
holistic development
inner calm
ethical progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate spiritual practices into daily work?
- What material goals support your inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting one side can cause imbalance and stagnation.
