As India observes Rajendra Prasad’s birth anniversary on December 3, the nation pauses to remember the life and wisdom of its first President - a statesman whose humility, discipline, and unwavering commitment to democracy shaped the early years of the Republic.
Born in 1884 in Ziradei, Bihar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, served as President of the Constituent Assembly, and later became the only person to hold the office of President for three terms. His leadership was marked not by authority, but by quiet strength and moral clarity — values that echo strongly through his writings and speeches.
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To commemorate his Jayanti, here are 10 of his most powerful and timeless quotes, capturing his vision for India, governance, and human values.
Top 10 Inspirational Quotes by Dr. Rajendra Prasad
1. “In attaining our ideals, our means should be as pure as the end.”
2. “There is no resting place for a nation or a people on their onward march.”
3. “We must remember all those people who sacrificed their lives for freedom.”
4. “For the first time in our long and tumultuous history, we found the whole territory united under a single Constitution.”
5. “If people are to develop, there must be peace, and if there is to be peace, we must begin with ourselves.”
6. “With weapons of mass devastation at man’s disposal, humanity is in grave danger of extinction.”
7. “Knowledge is essential for the functioning of democracy, and ignorance is its greatest enemy.”
8. “It is the duty of every citizen to act with a sense of responsibility toward the nation.”
9. “A Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document; it is a vehicle of life.”
10. “The strength of our nation lies in the unity of its people.”
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