50 Quotes Of Subhash Chandra Bose
Here are 50 unique and authentic quotes by Subhas Chandra Bose, carefully checked to avoid repetition.
On Patriotism and Nationalism
- “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!”
- “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”
- “The secret of political bargaining is to look stronger than what you really are.”
- “The future is still in our hands. We have not yet lost the battle.”
- “The freedom that we shall win through our sacrifice and exertions, we shall be able to preserve with our own strength.”
- “No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.”
- “It does not matter who among us will live to see India free. It is enough that India shall be free, and that we shall give our all to make her free.”
- “Remember that the greatest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong.”
- “A true soldier needs both military and spiritual training.”
- “Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race—Satyam (truth), Shivam (God), and Sundaram (beauty).”
On Freedom and Struggle
- “Freedom is not given—it is taken.”
- “Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong. Remember the eternal law: You must give, if you want to get.”
- “We should have but one desire today—the desire to die so that India may live.”
- “The day of reckoning is near. The final battle will be the most intense, but also the most glorious.”
- “It is only on the basis of undiluted nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.”
- “To secure the independence of India, we shall have to fight for it, suffer for it, and, if need be, die for it.”
- “A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”
- “India is calling. Blood is calling to blood. Get up, we have no time to lose.”
- “We cannot sit idle and simply wait for the day when freedom will be handed over to us on a silver platter.”
- “It is not enough to dream of freedom. One must be ready to lay down his life for it.”
On Courage and Sacrifice
- “Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle—if there are no risks to be taken.”
- “Never lose your faith in the destiny of India. We are not weak, and if we wish, all will be well.”
- “Men, money, and materials cannot by themselves bring victory or freedom. We must have the motive power that will inspire us to brave deeds and heroic exploits.”
- “Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.”
- “I have no doubt in my mind that our people are capable of proving to the world that, though unarmed, they are not weak.”
- “A nation may be imperiled by its enemies, but its existence can only be ensured by the devotion and sacrifices of its sons and daughters.”
- “Brave men never die. They live in the hearts of those who follow their footsteps.”
- “True heroism consists in rising superior to misfortunes.”
- “We must be ready to endure suffering today so that our people may be free tomorrow.”
- “Great achievements are often born out of great sacrifices.”
On Youth and Leadership
- “Youth is the power of a nation, and it must be directed towards the highest ideals of service and sacrifice.”
- “The greatest curse for a nation is apathy and inactivity in the face of injustice.”
- “We cannot rely upon others to secure our own freedom. We must do it ourselves.”
- “We have to build our future on the character and strength of our youth.”
- “Discipline, unity, and sacrifice will lead us to victory.”
- “Faith, discipline, and selfless devotion to duty are the three pillars of a strong nation.”
- “A leader who loses faith in himself or in his nation is doomed to failure.”
- “The first requirement of a leader is that he must have the ability to endure pain and hardship.”
- “True leadership consists not in enjoying privileges, but in facing dangers and difficulties first.”
- “If you want to rise, learn to stand alone.”
On Politics and Governance
- “A political system that fails to bring justice to the people is a failure in itself.”
- “The country must be freed, and we must have the power to determine our own destiny.”
- “Democracy and socialism are means to an end, not the end itself.”
- “In the absence of discipline and unity, the most powerful nation will crumble.”
- “If you want to lead, you must be ready to walk alone.”
- “National unity is the first and foremost requirement for achieving independence.”
- “A government must be based on principles of justice, equality, and service to the people.”
- “Freedom is meaningless without social justice.”
- “A nation that does not respect its own history and culture is like a tree without roots.”
- “My only wish is that I may serve my country until my last breath.”
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