Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice,… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
We must begin by acknowledging that there is a complete absence of two things in Indian Society. One of these is equality. On the social plane we have an India based on the principles of graded inequality, which means elevation for some and degradation for others. On the economic plane we have a society in which there are some who… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
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… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help! — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
“Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
If you study carefully, you will see that Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it, which is… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
An ideal society should be mobile, should be full of channels for conveying a change taking place in one part to other parts. In… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
