“Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions.”

— B. R. Ambedkar

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“Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions.”

(April 14 , 1891 -- December 6 , 1956)
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This powerful metaphor by B. R. Ambedkar warns that those who are weak and submissive will always be exploited, while the strong and courageous are respected. It serves as a call for marginalized groups to develop inner strength and a 'lion-like' spirit to resist injustice and claim their rightful place in a competitive and often unfair world.
B. R. Ambedkar
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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.

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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…

This powerful metaphor by B. R. Ambedkar warns that those who are weak and submissive will always be exploited, while the strong and courageous are respected. It serves as a call for marginalized groups to develop inner strength and a 'lion-like' spirit to resist injustice and claim their rightful place in a competitive and often unfair world.

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