Famous Quotes by Jawaharlal Nehru

Below are famous quotes by Jawaharlal Nehru - Indian politician (1889 - 1964).

A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.

A theory must be tempered with reality.

Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends.

Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes.

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will.

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.

The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.

There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

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