“The question is not whether a community lives or dies, the question is on what plane does it live?”
— B. R. Ambedkar
“The question is not whether a community lives or dies, the question is on what plane does it live?”
B. R. Ambedkar
B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, social reformer. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for strength and direction.
Keep exploring
More Quotes on These Topics
From the same voice
More From This Author
Understanding the quote
Frequently Asked Questions
This quote is attributed to B. R. Ambedkar. B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, social reformer. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for…
B. R. Ambedkar argues that the mere survival of a community is less important than the quality of life and the level of respect it commands. For leaders and activists, this is a reminder to strive for a life of high moral and social standards where every member is treated with honor and equal opportunity for advancement.
The wording and attribution are documented at en.wikiquote.org. Use the original source linked on this page to verify the exact phrasing and context.