English language Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“However virile the English language may be, it can never become the language of the masses of India.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on language and culture, 1931
English, though powerful, cannot become India's mass language; local tongues hold true mass relevance.
In simple terms: English isn’t India’s mass language.
Key Takeaway
Promote native languages.
Themes
language
culture
identity
colonialism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education policy
- media
- literature
- public discourse
Key Concepts
linguistic diversity
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can native languages be revitalized?
- What role does language play in identity?
A Different Perspective
English remains dominant in many sectors.
