Lal Bahadur Shastri Inspirational Quotes

Lal Bahadur Shastri was a man of vision and values, he was an important figure during the freedom struggle and rose to prominence after India’s Independence to became the second Prime Minister of India. He was one of the principal figures to lead India towards self- sustenance, and self-reliance, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, we are sharing top quotes by Lal Bahadur Shastri.

• I am not as simple as I look.

• Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.

• Discipline and united action are the real sources of strength for the nation.

• There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.

• The preservation of freedom is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.

• We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.

• A desire to be observed considered, esteemed, praised beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.

• Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.

• I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.

• The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies – Poverty, unemployment.

• True democracy or the Swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.

• The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

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• The laws of nature are written deep in the folds and faults of the earth. By encouraging men to learn those laws one can read them further to a knowledge of the author of all laws.

• India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.

• We believe in the dignity of man as an individual, whatever his race, color or creed, and his right to a better, fuller, and richer life.

• We believe in peace in the settlement of all disputes through peaceful means, in the abolition of war, and, more particularly, nuclear war.