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When I'm not governing my country any more, I'll go back…

“When I'm not governing my country any more, I'll go back to taking care of children. Or else I'll start studying anthropology - it's a science that's always interested me very much, also in relation to the problem of poverty. Or else I'll go back to studying history - at Oxford I took my degree in…” quote by Indira Gandhi
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“When I'm not governing my country any more, I'll go back to taking care of children. Or else I'll start studying anthropology - it's a science that's always interested me very much, also in relation to the problem of poverty. Or else I'll go back to studying history - at Oxford I took my degree in history. Or else...I don't know, I'm fascinated by the tribal communities. I might busy myself with them.”

Indira Gandhi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She plans to shift from politics to child care, anthropology, or history, driven by curiosity about tribal life and poverty.

In simple terms: She wants to study and help children or tribal communities after politics.

Key Takeaway

Explore new fields after public service.

Themes

career transition curiosity social issues education anthropology

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • post‑political life
  • volunteering with children
  • academic research on tribes
  • policy work on poverty
  • personal fulfillment

Key Concepts

anthropology history poverty tribal studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new field excites you most?
  • How will you apply your political experience to these studies?
A Different Perspective

Balancing personal interests with public expectations can be challenging.

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