20+ Indira Gandhi Motivational Quotes For A Boost Of Inspiration

Here’s a list of Indira Gandhi’s motivational quotes for a boost of inspiration. Keep reading to learn more.

+ Indira Gandhi Quotes For A Boost Of Inspiration

Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, was a formidable leader whose life was marked by resilience and dedication to her country. Her legacy inspires countless individuals, with her words of wisdom reflecting her strength, courage, and commitment. Gandhi's quotes are timeless, offering deep insights into leadership. We’ve compiled a list of Indira Gandhi’s motivational quotes for a boost of inspiration. Keep reading to learn more.

Indira Gandhi Quotes in English

Here’s a list of Indira Gandhi quotes in English:

  • “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
  • “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.”
  • “My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.”
  • “Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.”
  • “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.”
  • “Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.”
  • “To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.”
  • “The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.”
  • “I have lived a long life, and I am proud that I spent the whole of my life in the service of my people.”
  • “We must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.”
Indira Gandhi - IMDb

Inspirational Indira Gandhi Quotes

Here’s a list of inspirational quotes by 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.”
  • “There are moments in history when brooding tragedy and its dark shadows can be lightened by recalling great men and their deeds.”
  • “People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.”
  • “You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.”
  • “If I see something dirty or untidy, I have to clean it up.”
  • “Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.”
  • “The people, and the people alone, are the motive force in the making of world history.”
  • “The greatest of all contraceptives is the mind.”
  • “It is legitimate to have one’s own opinion, but never to impose it on others.”
  • “One must beware of ministers who can do nothing without money, and those who want to do everything with money.”
1967 Indian general election - Wikipedia

Motivational Indira Gandhi Quotes

Here’s a list of motivational quotes by Indira Gandhi:

  • “You must not only look at the goal, but you must also look at the distance to be covered.”
  • “Have a bias toward action—let’s see something happen now. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away.”
  • “I am not a person to be pressured—by anybody or any nation.”
  • “Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.”
  • “You cannot afford to wait for the perfect time. Sometimes you must dare to jump.”
  • “Winning or losing of the election is less important than strengthening the country.”
  • “I do not like carving the world into segments; we are one world.”
  • “There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten.”
  • “My father was a statesman, I am a political woman. My father was a saint. I am not.”
  • “Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes.”

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