17 Quotes by Abiy Ahmed

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    It takes a few to make war, but it takes a village and a nation to build peace.

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    Working hard on peace process is a very good thing for yourself, for your region, for your country.

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    Well, peace is a very expensive commodity in my country, as well as in my region.

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    Many Ethiopians see yesterday. I see tomorrow.

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    And if you can change Addis, definitely you can change Ethiopia.

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    Negative peace is possible as long as you have a strong army.

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    If you give me $100bn now, I can't use it. There is not only money, there is talent and experience. That's why we need the private sector.

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    Our lifestyle is deeply communal, with extended families traditionally sharing the burdens and bounties of life together, eating meals from the same plate.

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    I have done so many great things compared to many leaders. But I didn't do 1 per cent of what I am dreaming.

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