Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRUAction itself, so long as I am convinced that it is right action, gives me satisfaction.
More Jawaharlal Nehru Quotes
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I think that sacrifices of animals in the name of religion are barbarous and they degrade the name of religion.
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In the name of religion many great and fine deeds have been performed. In the name of religion also, thousands and millions have been killed, and every possible crime has been committed.
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Theoretical approaches have their place and are, I suppose, essential but a theory must be tempered with reality.
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Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes.
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Great causes and little men go ill together.
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Evil unchecked grows, evil tolerated poisons the whole system.
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Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse.
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The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.
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Restraint does not mean weakness. It does not mean giving in.
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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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Logic and cold reason are poor weapons to fight fear and distrust. Only faith and generosity can overcome them.
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Do not advise too much: do the job yourself. This is the only advice you can give to others. Do it and others will follow.
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Our chief defect is that we are more given to talking about things than to doing them.
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To be in good moral condition requires at least as much training as to be in good physical condition.
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Those who are prepared to die for any cause are seldom defeated.
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