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Quote by Muhammad Iqbal

“Democracy is a system where people are counted not weighed.”

Quote by Muhammad Iqbal

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Muhammad Iqbal, born on November 9, 1877, and died on April 21, 1938, was one of the most prominent philosophers of the Indian subcontinent in the 20th century. Known as the 'Poet Philosopher', his thoughts had a profound impact on the Islamic revival movement in the Indian subcontinent. more

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