Indira Gandhi

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( ) (November 19, 1917 October 31, 1984) was Prime Minister of India from January 19, 1966 to March 24, 1977, and from January 14, 1980 until her assassination on October 31, 1984. The daughter of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (and not related to Mahatma Gandhi), she was one of modern India's most politically notable leaders.

7 Quotes

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
— Indira Gandhi

There are two kinds of people: Those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group because there is less competition there.
— Indira Gandhi

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.
— Indira Gandhi

Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.
— Indira Gandhi

Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.
— Indira Gandhi

You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.
— Indira Gandhi

We would rather starve than sell our national honor.
— Indira Gandhi