Words of wisdom from the visionary leader that continue to inspire millions
"I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved."
Women"Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience."
Political"Justice has always evoked ideas of equality, of proportion of compensation."
Justice"So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you."
Freedom"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."
Identity"Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases to be a religion, as it kills responsibility which is an essence of the true religious act."
Religion"Wisdom is the most important part of happiness."
Wisdom"Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence."
Education"Life should be great rather than long."
Life"If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it."
Political"Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government."
Political"Be educated, be organised and be agitated."
Activism"Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them."
Political"Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle."
Activism"The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends."
Life