Quotes by Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi, born on November 19, 1917, in Allahabad, India, was the first and only female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. A central figure in Indian politics, her tenure was marked by significant economic reforms, the Green Revolution, and controversial decisions such as the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Gandhi's legacy is complex, embodying both the struggles for democracy and the pursuit of national progress. Her indomitable spirit continues to inspire leaders worldwide.

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"Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."

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

"There is not love where there is no will."

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

"There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there."

Indira Gandhi

"The environmental problems of developing countries are not the side effects of excessive industrialisation but reflect the inadequacy of development."

Indira Gandhi

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