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Jawaharlal Nehru

1889 - 1964

Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) was an Indian independence activist and the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. He played a key role in the country's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule and is known for his commitment to democracy, secularism, and social justice.

  1. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new; when an age ends; and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #moment#change#liberation

  2. What we really are matters more than what other people think of us.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #identity#perception#self-worth

  3. The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #virtue#honesty#self-awareness

  4. We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #world#beauty#adventure

  5. Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #peace#serenity#mindset

  6. Ignorance is always afraid of change.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #ignorance#fear#change

  7. A nation is great not by its size alone. It is the will, the cohesion, the stamina, the discipline of its people.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #nation#unity#strength

  8. Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will.

    Jawaharlal Nehru
    #cards#determinism#freewill