Republic Day 2020: Memorable quotes from the history

Republic Day holds a significant place in our democracy. It marks the beginning of the rule by the people’s constitution. This day is celebrated to reiterate the fact that no person, law, rule or government is bigger than the constitution which is the sole governing manual of our country. It is this republican rule which has kept the spirit of democracy and freedom alive. The people’s rule or the republic has been hailed throughout the world. On this special day, we share some memorable quotes from the pages of history.
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“Let new India arise out of peasants’ cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper.” Swami Vivekananda
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"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only." —Mark Twain
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“I feel that the constitution is workable, it is flexible and it is strong enough to hold the country together both in peacetime and in wartime. Indeed, if I may say so, if things go wrong under the new Constitution, the reason will not be that we had a bad Constitution. What we will have to say is that Man was vile.” – B. R. Ambedkar
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“If America is a melting-pot, then to me India is a thali, a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls. Each tastes different, and does not necessarily mix with the next, but they belong together on the same plate, and they complement each other in making the meal a satisfying repast.” Shashi Tharoor, Bookless in Baghdad: Reflections on Writing and Writers
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“To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect and their oneness, and should insist upon choosing as their representatives only such persons as are good and true.” Mahatma Gandhi
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"Citizenship consists in the service of the country.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
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“Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.” B. R Ambedkar
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“A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.” – Niccolo Machiavelli
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"Every citizen of India must remember that...he is an Indian and he has every right in this country but with certain ...duties." - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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“On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!” – Alexander Henry
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