Quotes

“Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.” Indira Gandhi

“A nation' s strength ultimately consists in what it can do on its own, and not in what it can borrow from others.” Indira Gandhi

“One must beware of ministers who can do nothing without money, and those who want to do everything with money.” Indira Gandhi

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” Indira Gandhi

“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” Indira Gandhi

“Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.” Indira Gandhi

“If I die a violent death, as some fear and a few are plotting, I know that the violence will be in the thought and the action of the assassins, not in my dying.” Indira Gandhi

“Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.” Indira Gandhi

“My father was a statesman, I am a political woman. My father was a saint. I am not.” Indira Gandhi

“All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.” Indira Gandhi

“There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten.” Indira Gandhi

“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Character develops itself in the stream of life.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“I love those who yearn for the impossible.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Love does not dominate; it cultivates.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“The way you see people is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is what they become.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Trust yourself, then you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Ignorant men raise questions that wise men answered a thousand years ago.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe