Attitude Quote by B.R. Ambedkar
““Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliament of India, 1955
Moral values in a constitution are not innate; they must be taught, and India’s democracy is superficial without deep democratic culture.
In simple terms: Democratic values need cultivation; India’s democracy is superficial.
Key Takeaway
Invest in civic education and cultural change.
Themes
democracy
morality
culture
politics
education
Mood
reflective
critical
hopeful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- community programs
- policy reforms
- public discourse
Key Concepts
social engineering
constitutional theory
citizen engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can moral education be integrated into society?
- What steps can deepen democratic practice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted attitudes is slow and faces resistance.
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