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.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRUAs fear is a close companion to falsehood, so truth follows fearlessness.
More Jawaharlal Nehru Quotes
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Those who are prepared to die for any cause are seldom defeated.
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A tyrst with destiny – A the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awaken to life and Freedom.
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I do not attach much importance to America’s bombs. I attach importance to her great vitality and integrity. The strength of America is deeper and more significant than her financial power.
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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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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure.
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That great lover of peace, a man of giant stature who moulded, as few other men have done, the destinies of his age.
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Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.
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Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles.
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The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.
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The light has gone out of our lives.Yet I am wrong, for the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light. and a thousand years later that light will still be seen in this country and the world will see it. For that light represented the living truth.
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When you imitate the enemy’s tactics, you take on his liabilities.
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Play the hand you’re dealt.
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Every little thing counts in a crisis.
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The basic fact of today is the tremendous pace of change in human life.
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Blood 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.
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