Indira Gandhi

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Indira Gandhi (1917–1984), politician

Attributed

• "A nation' s strength ultimately consists in what it can do on its own, and not in what it can borrow from others."

• "I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die today every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation."
  • Notes: said the night before she was assassinated, October 30, 1984.

• "I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people."

• "Martyrdom does not end something, it is only a beginning."

• "My father was a statesman, I'm a political woman. My father was a saint. I'm not."

• "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."

• "There are moments in history when brooding tragedy and its dark shadows can be lightened by recalling great moments of the past."

• "There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten."
  • Notes: from an interview with Oriana Fallaci, 1975

• "To bear many children is considered not only a religious blessing but also an investment. The greater their number, some Indians reason, the more alms they can beg."

• "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."

• "Think twice before pointing a finger to any one as other three fingers are always pointing towards you." (here pointing a finger applies allegation)

• "You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose."

• "I don't give a damn if you have to destroy the Golden Temple or Amritsar, I want Bindranwale dead"
  • Notes: conversation with the CO of the Indian Military during Operation Blue Star

See also

• List of people by name

External links

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