November 19: Indira Gandhi

Today, 10 quotations from Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, born on this date in 1917.

1. There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.
2. Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.
3. You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
4. People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.
5. The power to question is the basis of all human progress.
6. You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and vibrantly alive in repose.
7. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
8. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away.
9. Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals.
10. Martyrdom does not end something, it is only a beginning.