B. R. Ambedkar Quotes

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a visionary leader, jurist, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the struggle fo

B. R. Ambedkar Quotes

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a visionary leader, jurist, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the struggle for social justice and equality in India. Born on April 14, 1891, in a socially marginalized community, he overcame immense obstacles to become one of the most influential figures in Indian history.

Throughout his life, Dr. Ambedkar advocated for the rights and dignity of the oppressed and downtrodden, especially the Dalits (formerly known as untouchables). His powerful words continue to resonate today, inspiring generations to fight against discrimination and oppression.

Dr. Ambedkar's quotes are a reflection of his profound intellect, unwavering commitment to justice, and unwavering belief in the power of education and empowerment. His legacy endures as a guiding light for those seeking a more equitable and inclusive society.

"I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Learn to live in this world with self-respect." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Learn to live in this world with self-respect." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"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

"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

"I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Religion is for man and not man for religion" ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Religion is for man and not man for religion" ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Justice has always evoked ideas of Equality, of proportion of compensation. In short, Justice is another name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Justice has always evoked ideas of Equality, of proportion of compensation. In short, Justice is another name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Life should be great rather than long." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Life should be great rather than long." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Democracy is not a form of government, but a form of social organisation." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Democracy is not a form of government, but a form of social organisation." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last and nothing else but Indians." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last and nothing else but Indians." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Freedom of mind is the proof of one's existence." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Freedom of mind is the proof of one's existence." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Caste is not just a division of labour, it is a division of labourers." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Caste is not just a division of labour, it is a division of labourers." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"For an individual as well as for a society, there is a gulf between merely living and living worthily." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"For an individual as well as for a society, there is a gulf between merely living and living worthily." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The Hindu civilisation is a diabolical contrivance to enslave humanity. Its proper name would be infamy." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The Hindu civilisation is a diabolical contrivance to enslave humanity. Its proper name would be infamy." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"If you study carefully, you will see that Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it, which is not found in any other religion." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"If you study carefully, you will see that Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it, which is not found in any other religion." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Law and Order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Law and Order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is no fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is no fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar" ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar" ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The question is not whether a community lives or dies, the question is on what plane does it live? There are different modes of survival. But all are not equally honorable." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

"The question is not whether a community lives or dies, the question is on what plane does it live? There are different modes of survival. But all are not equally honorable." ~ B. R. Ambedkar

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