Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution. He was a great leader and social reformer. He fought for equality and justice. His words inspire people to seek education and self-respect. Whether you need motivation, wisdom, or strength, these 51 quotes will uplift your spirit!
“We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well. Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality, and fraternity as the principles of life.”
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Historic Speech: “Grammar of Anarchy” on November 25, 1949
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Quotes on Education & Knowledge by B.R. Ambedkar
“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.”
“Knowledge is the foundation of a person’s life.”
“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
“Education is the milk of a lioness; whoever drinks it will roar like a lion.”
“If you believe in living a respectable life, believe in self-help which is the best help.”
Quotes on Equality & Justice
“We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights.”
“Justice is another name of liberty, equality, and fraternity.”
“Equality may be a fiction, but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.”
“A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.”
“The progress of any society depends on the treatment of its weakest members.”
Quotes on Freedom by B.R. Ambedkar
“Freedom of mind is the real freedom.”
“A safe army is better than a safe border.”
“The Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s document, it is a vehicle of life.”
“Political democracy cannot last unless it is based on social democracy.”
“A just society is that society in which ascending sense of reverence and descending sense of contempt is dissolved into the creation of a compassionate society.”
Quotes on Hard Work & Determination
“Be educated, be organized, and be agitated.”
“Strength is life, weakness is death.”
“Life should be great rather than long.”
“If you do not have self-respect, you will be considered dirt by others.”
“History shows that where ethics and economics come into conflict, victory is always with economics.”
Quotes on Leadership by B.R. Ambedkar
“A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics.”
“The future belongs to those who work hard for it today.”
“A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar.”
“Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living.”
“The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.”
Quotes on Women Empowerment
“I strongly believe in the movements run by women. They are the real torchbearers of a nation’s progress.”
“Women must be treated as equals at all levels of society.”
“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
“Women’s empowerment is not possible without education.”
“If you want to break the chains of oppression, educate women first.”
Quotes on Religion by B.R. Ambedkar
“I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality, and fraternity.”
“Religion is for man and not man for religion.”
“The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.”
“Caste is not just a division of labor, it is a division of laborers.”
“The teachings of Buddha are eternal, but even then Buddha did not proclaim them to be infallible.”
Quotes on Social Justice
The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united, integrated modern India
“If I find the Constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”
“Caste is a state of mind. It is a disease of the mind.”
“There is no scope for justice in a society where untouchability exists.”
“Independence is no doubt a matter of joy. But let us not forget that to make it truly meaningful, we must work hard for social and economic justice.”
Quotes on Self-Respect
“You must abolish your slavery yourself; do not depend for its abolition upon God or a superman.”
“We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights.”
“A person who loses self-respect is worse than an animal.”
“Freedom of mind is proof of one’s existence.”
“Life without dignity is not worth living.”
Quotes on Success
“The history of India is nothing but a history of a mortal conflict between Buddhism and Brahmanism.”
“They cannot make history who forget history.”
“Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”
“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.”
“The battle for equality is not for the faint-hearted; it is for those who have courage and determination.”
References:
- Ambedkar: Towards an Enlightened India – By Narendra Jadhav
- The Essential Writings of B.R. Ambedkar – Edited by Valerian Rodrigues
- Speeches and Writings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Published by Government of Maharashtra)
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