It is far better to know our own weaknesses and failures than to point out those of others.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRUBlood and tears are going to be our lot, whether we like them or not. Our blood and tears will flow; maybe the parched soil of India needs them so that the fine flower of freedom may grow again.
More Jawaharlal Nehru Quotes
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Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.
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A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.
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I am getting old and the sign of old age is that I begin to philosophize and ponder over problems which should not be my concern at all.
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The ambition of the greatest men of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye. That may be beyond us, but so long as there are tears and suffering, so long our work will not be over.
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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
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It is only too easy to make suggestions and later try to escape the consequences of what we say.
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Socialism is not only a way of life, but a certain scientific approach to social and economic problems.
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Every great revolution, whether it is right or not, we really know has any vital, urgent need to basis. It comes not just from itself.
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Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.
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Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles.
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You don’t change the course of history by turning the faces of portraits to the wall.
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Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes.
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People avoid action. Often because they are afraid of the consequences, for action means risk and danger. Danger seems terrible from a distance; it is not so bad if you have a close look at it
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A country is known by the way it treats its animals.
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History is almost always written by the victors and conquerors and gives their view. Or, at any rate, the victors’ version is given prominence and holds the field.
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