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Achievement Quote by Abhijit Naskar

“I believe in you my friend, so much so, that if any of my ideas make you feel belittled in any manner, I want you to rise against me and throw my work into the fire. Any notion, any book, any institution that weakens the self instead of strengthening it, must be discarded at ones.” quote by Abhijit Naskar
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““I believe in you my friend, so much so, that if any of my ideas make you feel belittled in any manner, I want you to rise against me and throw my work into the fire. Any notion, any book, any institution that weakens the self instead of strengthening it, must be discarded at ones.””

Abhijit Naskar

About This Quote

Source Interview: On Intellectual Freedom, 2020

Challenge ideas that diminish self;strength; discard harmful concepts to protect personal growth.

In simple terms: Reject ideas that weaken you.

Key Takeaway

Guard your mind against harmful influences.

Themes

self‑empowerment critical thinking intellectual freedom

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • creative work
  • personal development

Key Concepts

self‑esteem mental resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which beliefs have you outgrown?
  • How do you discern harmful from challenging ideas?
A Different Perspective

Some ideas may have nuanced value despite discomfort.

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