10 timeless quotes by Jawaharlal Nehru that everyone should know

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1. "The only alternative to coexistence is co-destruction." (Emphasizing peace in a nuclear age)

1. "A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new…" (From his iconic 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, August 15, 1947)

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3.  "Failure comes only when we forget our ideals, objectives, and principles."

4. "The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all." (Encouraging bold, progressive thinking)

5.  "Democracy and socialism are means to an end, not the end itself."

6. "Ignorance is always afraid of change." (On the importance of education and progress)

7. "Citizenship consists in the service of the country." (On duty and responsibility)

8.  "Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul."

9.  "Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit." (On India's pluralistic heritage)

10.  "Time is not measured by the passing of years but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves." (On living a meaningful life)

These quotes capture Nehru's progressive ideals, love for democracy, and belief in India's future.