Haile Selassie,
Speech at the unveiling of the statue of Menelik II
(1930)
“ This day of the erection of a statue to Emperor Menelik II is a great and a happy day for the entire people of Ethiopia. The life of man is full of many sacrifices. However, after life, there is nothing better one could leave behind, other than a worthy and memorable name for one's performances, and the erection of this statue today proves that Emperor Menelik II has been blessed to get this well-deserved reward for his efforts. ”
