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.
Subhas Chandra BoseRead
One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An individual's sacrifice for a belief can inspire many others, leading to the idea's lasting impact on society.
This quote by Subhas Chandra Bose emphasizes the powerful legacy of ideas and beliefs that outlive individuals. It suggests that while a person may perish for a cause, their ideals can continue to influence and inspire countless others, reflecting the notion that ideas have the ability to take on a life of their own and can significantly shape the future.
Themes
SacrificeLegacyIdeasInspirationBelief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is useful during a speech about social change and the importance of activism.
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Comrades ! You have voluntarily accepted a mission that is the noblest that the human mind can conceive of. For the fulfillment of such a mission no sacrifice is too great, not even the sacrifice of one's life. You are today the custodians of India's national honour and the embodiment of India's hopes and aspirations. So conduct yourself that your countrymen may bless you and posterity may be proud of you.
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Let me remind you that you have a two-fold task to perform. With the force of arms and at the cost of your blood you will have to win liberty. Then, when India is free, you will have to organize the permanent army of Free India, whose task it will be to preserve our liberty for all time. We must build up our national defense on such an unshakable foundation that never again in our history shall we lose our freedom.
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It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood. The freedom that we shall win through our sacrifice and exertions, we shall be able to preserve with our own strength.
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