Subhas Chandra Bose quotes

Subhas Chandra Bose was an influential Indian nationalist leader who fought for India's independence from British rule. Widely known as "Netaji," he inspired millions through his dedication and leadership of the Indian National Army. He remains a revered figure in Indian history for his courage and unyielding patriotism. Here are 11 of his quotes:

When we stand, the Azad Hind Fauz has to be like a wall of granite; when we march, the Azad Hind Fauz has to be like a steamroller. (Subhas Chandra Bose)
Gird up your loins for the task that now lies ahead. I had asked you for men, money and materials. I have got them in generous measure. Now I demand more of you. Men, money and materials cannot by themselves bring victory or freedom. We must have the motive-power that will inspire us to brave deeds and heroic exploits. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
I have no doubt in my mind that our chief national problems relating to the eradication of poverty, illiteracy and disease and the scientific production and distribution can be tackled only along socialistic lines. The Very first thing that our future national government will have to do is to set up a commission for drawing up a comprehensive plan for reconstruction. View quote
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India is calling. Blood is calling to blood. Get up, we have no time to lose. Take up your arms! we shall carve our way through the enemy's ranks, or if God wills, we shall die a martyr's death. And in our last sleep we shall kiss the road that will bring our Army to Delhi. The road to Delhi is the road to Freedom. Chalo Delhi (March to Delhi). View quote
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It is only on the basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood and I will give you freedom! View quote
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[National-Socialism is] not only narrow and selfish but arrogant [with a] very weak scientific foundation for its racial philosophy. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
Reality is, after all, too big for our frail understanding to fully comprehend. Nevertheless, we have to build our life on the theory which contains the maximum truth. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
You will readily understand my mental condition as I stand on the threshold of what the man-in-the-street would call a promising career. View quote
Subhas Chandra Bose
Reality is, after all, too big for our frail understanding to fully comprehend. Nevertheless, we have to build our life on the theory which contains the maximum truth. We cannot sit still because we cannot, or do not, know the Absolute Truth. (Subhas Chandra Bose)