B. R. Ambedkar Quotes

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B. R. Ambedkar

April 14 , 1891 – December 6 , 1956

Indian Jurist Economist Politician Social Reformer

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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"Education is the right weapon to cut social slavery."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Education is the right weapon to cut social slavery."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Nothing can be achieved if there is no enthusiasm."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Nothing can be achieved if there is no enthusiasm."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"I like the cohabitation of books more than the cohabitation of people."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"I like the cohabitation of books more than the cohabitation of people."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Rules are practical; they are habitual ways of doing things... principles are intellectual."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Rules are practical; they are habitual ways of doing things... principles are intellectual."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help!"

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help!"

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Man is mortal... But one must resolve to lay down one's life in enriching the noble ideals of self-respect."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Man is mortal... But one must resolve to lay down one's life in enriching the noble ideals of self-respect."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Learn to live in this world with self-respect."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Learn to live in this world with self-respect."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Caste System is not merely a division of labour, it is a division of labourers."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Caste System is not merely a division of labour, it is a division of labourers."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"I do not want our loyalty as Indians should be affected by competitive loyalty."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"I do not want our loyalty as Indians should be affected by competitive loyalty."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"An ideal society should be mobile, full of channels for conveying change."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"An ideal society should be mobile, full of channels for conveying change."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"The teachings of Buddha are eternal."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"The teachings of Buddha are eternal."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"They cannot make history who forget history."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"They cannot make history who forget history."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Thought is the basis of action."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Thought is the basis of action."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"History shows that ethics and economics come into conflict, victory is with economics."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"History shows that ethics and economics come into conflict, victory is with economics."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"A safe army is better than a safe border."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"A safe army is better than a safe border."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"We must stand on our own feet and fight for our rights."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"We must stand on our own feet and fight for our rights."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Social democracy means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity."

-- B. R. Ambedkar

"Social democracy means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity."

-- 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.

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

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

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