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Politics is the art of acquiring, holding, and wielding power.

Indira Gandhi

That’s always been my philosophy. – I’ve never thought of the consequences of a necessary action.
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Action Necessary Philosophy
Every democratic system evolves its own conventions. It is not only the water but the banks which make the river.
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Democracy River Women
The fact that I have an ideology, however, doesn’t mean I’m indoctrinated.
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Ideas Myself
Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance and courage.
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Courage Opportunity Perseverance
For me the only point that has remained unchanged through the years is that in India there is still so much poverty.
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Change Poverty
I don’t mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.
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Blood Death Life Mind Myself Nation Service
I’m trained to difficulties; difficulties can’t be eliminated from life.
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Difficult Life Training
Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.
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Blood Development Growth Independence Nation Patriot Strong
Muslim women had to go out in purdah, that heavy sheet that covers even the eyes. Hindu women had to go out in the doli, a kind of closed sedan chair like a catafalque. My mother always told me about these things with bitterness and rage.
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Eyes Mother Oppression Rage Woman
I refuse to indulge in small talk. And compliments, if at all, I save for after the job is done.
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Job Myself Talk
Now I don’t get upset by unpleasant things, I don’t play the victim, and I’m always ready to come to terms with life.
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Life Play Upset Victim
There is not love where there is no will.
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Love Willing
There are only moments of happiness – from contentment to ecstacy.
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Contentment Happiness Moments
what is popular need not necessarily be right or wise.
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Needs Popularity Right Wise
To bear many children is considered not only a religious blessing but also an investment. The greater their number, some Indians reason, the more alms they can beg.
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Blessing Children Investment Religious
When I was young, I was very selfish, now not any more.
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Selfish Young

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