B. R. Ambedkar Quotes

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B. R. Ambedkar
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B. R. Ambedkar

April 14 , 1891 – December 6 , 1956

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.

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"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity."

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"We are Indians, firstly and lastly."

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"Organize: Collective action brings lasting change."

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"Educate: Knowledge is the first step toward liberation."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Agitate: Peaceful protest is necessary to challenge oppression."

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"Sentiment must be outlawed from the domain of science."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Knowledge is the foundation of a man's life."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"If the Vedas do not support the actions, instructions must be sought from the Smritis."

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"The Hindu civilisation is a diabolical contrivance to enslave humanity."

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"Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them."

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"There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin colour, caste, or religion."

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"I am proud of my county, India, for having a constitution that enshrines principles of democracy, socialism, and secularism."

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"A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy, educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership."

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"Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill... must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class."

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"Justice is another name of liberty, equality and fraternity."

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"How long shall we continue to live this life of contradictions?"

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"On the 26th of January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of contradictions."

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"Education is what makes a person fearless, teaches him the lesson of unity, makes him aware of his rights."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions."

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"Democracy... is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder; and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequal alike."

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"Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self too."

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"I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last and nothing else but Indians."

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"The question is not whether a community lives or dies, the question is on what plane does it live?"

-- B. R. Ambedkar

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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.

One of B. R. Ambedkar's most widely shared quotes is: "Thought is the basis of action.".

On education, B. R. Ambedkar said: "Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.".

On philosophy, B. R. Ambedkar said: "Knowledge is the basis of human life.".

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