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“Blood and tears are going to be our lot, whether we like them or not. Our blood and tears will flow; maybe the parched soil of India needs them so that the fine flower of freedom may grow again.”

Needs May Grows Sacrifice Blood Tears Flower Fine Flow India Soil

Author:Jawaharlal Nehru

“India is a civilization where the principle and philosophy of sacrifice is ingrained as part of our upbringing.”

Philosophy Principles Sacrifice Civilization India Upbringing

Author:Narendra Modi

“What we deplore is not that the gate of western knowledge was thrown open to Indians, but that such knowledge was imported to India at the sacrifice of our own cultural heritage. What was needed was a proper synthesis between the two systems and not neglect, far less destruction, of the Indian base.”

Two Sacrifice Needed Destruction India Western Indian Thrown Gates Neglect Heritage Synthesis Cultural Heritage

Author:Syama Prasad Mukherjee

“I am proud to be from an ideology. Our ideology is that the Nation is bigger than party. We will live and die for the nation. Our ideology is not about aspiring for posts, it's based of sacrifice.”

Dies Politics Nations Party Sacrifice Proud India Bigger Ideology Posts

Author:Narendra Modi

“I would far rather that India perished than that she won Her freedom at the sacrifice of truth.”

Sacrifice India

Book:Wit and wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi

Source: Wit and wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi

“I would not flinch from sacrificing even a million lives for India's liberty.”

Liberty Millions Sacrifice India

Author:Mahatma Gandhi

“The spirit of sacrifice and selflessness of the defence forces is an inspiration for all Indians. Strong armed forces are necessary for an atmosphere of peace, amity, harmony and brotherhood in the country.”

Country Inspiration Spirit Politics Strong Force Sacrifice India Harmony Atmosphere Brotherhood Selflessness Defence Armed Forces Amity

Author:Narendra Modi

“We weren't lucky enough to sacrifice our lives for our country, but at least we can live for our country!”

Country Enough Motivation Our Lives Sacrifice Lucky India Our Country

Author:Narendra Modi

“In Pakistan lies our deliverance, defence and honour...In our solidarity, unity and discipline lie the strength, power and sanction behind us to carry on this fight successfully. No sacrifice should be considered too great. We shall never accept any future constitution on the basis of a united India.”

Should Lying Fighting United Behinds Accepting Sacrifice Discipline India Bases Constitution Unity Honour Solidarity Pakistan Defence Sanctions Deliverance Quaid Azam

Author:Muhammad Ali Jinnah

“Comrades ! You have voluntarily accepted a mission that is the noblest that the human mind can conceive of. For the fulfillment of such a mission no sacrifice is too great, not even the sacrifice of one's life. You are today the custodians of India's national honour and the embodiment of India's hopes and aspirations. So conduct yourself that your countrymen may bless you and posterity may be proud of you.”

Source: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and 21st century India: a special number on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

“India's sex ratio is 1000 boys for 940 girls. Who creates this disparity? It isn't God. Don't fill your coffers by sacrificing the mother's womb. People feel that sons will take care of them when they are old. But I have seen aged parents in old-age homes. I have seen families where one daughter serves parents more than five sons.”

People Feels Home Care Age Mother Girl Sex Parent Boys Five Sacrifice Son Daughter India Take Care Old Age Womb Ratios Disparity

Author:Narendra Modi

“To believe that I could, at twenty-three, sacrifice history and culture for the Absolute was further proof that I had not understood India. My vocation was culture, not sainthood.”

Believe Culture Three Sacrifice Understood India Absolutes Twenties Proof Vocation Sainthood History And Culture

Book:Autobiography, Volume 1: 1907-1937, Journey East, Journey West

Source: Autobiography, Volume 1: 1907-1937, Journey East, Journey West