I’ve never understood women who, because of their children, pose as victims and don’t allow themselves any other activities.
INDIRA GANDHINothing that is worthwhile is ever easy.
More Indira Gandhi Quotes
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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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in today’s world no country can be absolutely independent of another. It is a world of interdependence.
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Nothing that is worthwhile is ever easy.
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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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Defeats are always pitiful. Victories are always last resources.
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Education is a liberating force, and in our age it is also a democratizing force, cutting across the barriers of caste and class, smoothing out inequalities imposed by birth and other circumstances.
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When it’s impossible, it’s better to stoop to compromise, without resisting and without complaining. People who complain are selfish.
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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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It’s the same story as when we nationalized the banks. I’m not for nationalization because of the rhetoric of nationalization, or because I see in nationalization the cure-all for every injustice. I’m for nationalization in cases where it’s necessary.
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It’s not right to say that my father influenced me more than others, and I wouldn’t be able to say whether my personality was formed more by my father or my mother or the Mahatma [Gandhi] or the friends who were with us.
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You don’t help a country by supporting a military regime that denies any sign of democracy, and what defeated Pakistan was its military regime.
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I learned very soon to get along by myself.
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Women sometimes go too far, it’s true. But it’s only when you go too far that others listen.
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The meek may one day inherit the earth, but not the headlines.
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Rebels and non-conformists are often the pioneers and designers of change.
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Life is always full of dangers and I don’t think one should avoid dangers.
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what is popular need not necessarily be right or wise.
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There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten.
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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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In any case, I married Feroze Gandhi. Once I get an idea in my head, no one in the world can make me change my mind.
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When I was young, I was very selfish, now not any more.
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We would rather starve than sell our national honor.
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As I always say, I do not wish you an easy time, but I wish you that whatever difficulty you may have, you will overcome it.
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How can anybody who is the head of a nation afford not to be a prag-matist?
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Never forget that when we are silent, we are one. And when we speak we are two.
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Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.
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