If I die a violent death, as some fear and a few are plotting, I know that the violence will be in the thought and the action of the assassins, not in my dying.
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The power to question is the basis of all human progress.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Questioning is essential for advancement and understanding.
Indira Gandhi's quote emphasizes that the ability to question and critically assess our surroundings is fundamental to human development. It suggests that progress in society, science, and personal understanding originates from curiosity and the desire to seek deeper truths, highlighting the importance of inquiry in driving innovation and reform.
Themes
QuestioningProgressCuriosityInquiryKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for educational reforms, one could say, 'As Indira Gandhi once said, the power to question is the basis of all human progress.'
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