The basis of my politics lies in the proposition that the Untouchables are not a sub-division or sub-section of Hindus, and that they are a separate and distinct element in the national life of India.

Quote by B R Ambedkar

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History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics....

History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics....

I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have...

I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have...

Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of...

Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of...

Life should be great rather than long.

Life should be great rather than long.

The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want...

The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want...

Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man...

Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man...

What are we having this liberty for? We are having this liberty in order to...

What are we having this liberty for? We are having this liberty in order to...

Majorities are of two sorts: (1) communal majority and (2) political majority. A political majority...

Majorities are of two sorts: (1) communal majority and (2) political majority. A political majority...

A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics....

A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics....

The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.

The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.

For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required...

For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required...

Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant...

Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant...

Learn to live in this world with self-respect. You should always cherish some ambition of...

Learn to live in this world with self-respect. You should always cherish some ambition of...

We are Indians, firstly and lastly.

We are Indians, firstly and lastly.

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to...

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to...

Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is no fit to...

Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is no fit to...

Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.

Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.

So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the...

So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the...

In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development.

In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development.

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.