58 Quotes by Meles Zenawi

It's true we have our disagreements on border issues, we have disagreements on trade and related issues, but you don't go invading a country whenever you have a dispute on trade issues, ... We have more civilized mechanisms on resolving such problems.

If it is presumed that the Kenyans will democratise in order to eat the peanuts of development assistance from the European Union... it would be a big mistake

Of course everybodys thinking evolves over time.

Africa's downfall has always been the cult of the personality. And their names always seem to begin with M. We've had Mobutu and Mengistu and I'm not going to add Meles to the list.

As we respond to the assault of our enemy and defend our country, we must never break international laws. Crime can not be solved by more crime.

Spending one hour with Isaias is far more worthwhile, rewarding and enlightening than reading ten books

the Ethiopian government is looking all matters with utmost patience.

The (CUD) officials who have been arrested will be taken to court, ... They are responsible for all these things.

The CUD is responsible for the damage and loss of life that has occurred in the capital in the last three days,