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> [That the caste system must be abolished if the Hindu society is to be reconstructed on the basis of equality, goes without saying. Untouchability has its roots in the caste system. They cannot expect the Brahmins to rise in revolt…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/that-the-caste-system-must-be-abolished-if-the-hindu-society-is-to-be/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

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> [Some men say that they should be satisfied with the abolition of untouchability only, leaving the caste system alone. The aim of abolition of untouchability alone without trying to abolish the inequalities inherent in the caste system is a rather…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/some-men-say-that-they-should-be-satisfied-with-the-abolition-of/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

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## Other authors on Caste system

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## More by B. R. Ambedkar

> [For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/for-a-successful-revolution-it-is-not-enough-that-there-is-discontent/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [We must begin by acknowledging that there is a complete absence of two things in Indian Society. One of these is equality. On the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/we-must-begin-by-acknowledging-that-there-is-a-complete-absence-of/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/the-sovereignty-of-scriptures-of-all-religions-must-come-to-an-end-if/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/religion-must-mainly-be-a-matter-of-principles-only-it-cannot-be-a/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle…goa ts are used for sacrificial offerings and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/lost-rights-are-never-regained-by-appeals-to-the-conscience-of-the/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/if-you-believe-in-living-a-respectable-life-you-believe-in-self-help/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [“Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/unlike-a-drop-of-water-which-loses-its-identity-when-it-joins-the/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/if-you-study-carefully-you-will-see-that-buddhism-is-based-on-reason/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/men-are-mortal-so-are-ideas-an-idea-needs-propagation-as-much-as-a/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [An ideal society should be mobile, should be full of channels for conveying a change taking place in one part to other parts. In…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/an-ideal-society-should-be-mobile-should-be-full-of-channels-for/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/in-hinduism-conscience-reason-and-independent-thinking-have-no-scope/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/political-tyranny-is-nothing-compared-to-the-social-tyranny-and-a/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [The Touchables, whether they are vegetarians or flesh-eaters, are united in their objection to eat cow's flesh. As against them stand the Untouchables, who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/the-touchables-whether-they-are-vegetarians-or-flesh-eaters-are/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [Generally speaking, the Smritikars never care to explain the why and the how of their dogmas.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/generally-speaking-the-smritikars-never-care-to-explain-the-why-and/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

> [There is one taboo against meat-eating. It divides Hindus into vegetarians and flesh eaters. There is another taboo which is against beef eating. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-r-ambedkar/there-is-one-taboo-against-meat-eating-it-divides-hindus-into/)

[B. R. Ambedkar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-r-ambedkar/)

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