Inspirational Quotes of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of India’s most distinguished scholars and philosophers, has left behind a legacy of wisdom that continues to inspire generations. Here are 100 of his best inspirational quotes:
On Education and Learning
- “True teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.”
- “The end-product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature.”
- “Education is the means by which we enable our children to develop all their latent potentialities and thus prepare them for the responsibilities of citizenship.”
- “Books are the means by which we build bridges between cultures.”
- “A life of joy and happiness is possible only on the basis of knowledge and science.”
- “The aim of education is not the acquisition of information, but the formation of character.”
- “The importance of a teacher is not measured by the knowledge he communicates, but by the inspiration he provides.”
- “Knowledge gives us power, love gives us the fullness.”
- “Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, and knowledge makes you great.”
- “The teacher’s place in society is of vital importance. He acts as the pivot for the transmission of intellectual traditions and technical skills from generation to generation.”
On Life and Human Values
- “Human life as we have it is only the raw material for human life as it might be.”
- “It is not God that is worshiped but the authority that claims to speak in His name. Sin becomes disobedience to authority, not a violation of integrity.”
- “A literary genius, it is said, resembles all, though no one resembles him.”
- “A man without religion is like a horse without a bridle.”
- “The worst sinner has a future, even as the greatest saint has had a past. No one is so good or bad as he imagines.”
- “Tolerance is the homage which the finite mind pays to the inexhaustibility of the infinite.”
- “True religion is a revolutionary force: it is an inveterate enemy of oppression, privilege, and injustice.”
- “Freedom is not a matter of political privileges but of the spiritual condition of the soul.”
- “We are made by the history of humanity, and it is part of our spiritual inheritance.”
- “Love thy neighbor as thyself, because you are your neighbor. It is illusion that makes you think that your neighbor is someone other than yourself.”
On Spirituality and Religion
- “Religion is not a dogma, it is the realization of the spirit as the center of our life.”
- “Spiritual life is the genius of India.”
- “Religion is behavior and not mere belief.”
- “The spiritual aim is to recognize the universe as a manifestation of the divine.”
- “Religion is the conquest of fear; the antidote to failure and death.”
- “God lives, feels, and suffers in every one of us, and in course of time, His attributes, knowledge, beauty, and love will be revealed in each of us.”
- “A religious man is he who holds God in thought, in feeling, and in action.”
- “The main function of a university is not to grant degrees and diplomas but to develop the university spirit and advance learning.”
- “A society which is secular respects the creed of each and every faith without favoring any particular religion.”
- “Religion is not an imitation of the past, but an inspiration for the present and the future.”
On Philosophy and Knowledge
- “Philosophy is a logical inquiry into the nature of reality.”
- “Man is a paradoxical being—the constant glory and scandal of this world.”
- “Philosophy is regarded as the art of thinking things through.”
- “Philosophy is the highest gift of heaven.”
- “The true aim of philosophy is the spiritual liberation of man.”
- “The Vedanta recognizes no sin, it only recognizes error. And the greatest error is to say that you are weak, that you are a sinner, a miserable creature, and that you have no power and you cannot do this and that.”
- “Philosophy should be a part of every man’s education.”
- “The distinction between the subjective and the objective world is relative, not absolute.”
- “Metaphysics is the finding of bad reasons for what we believe on instinct, but to find bad reasons is no less an achievement.”
- “Philosophy is the critique of the knowledge that we gain through science.”
On Culture and Civilization
- “Civilization is the art of living together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.”
- “Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.”
- “We are not here to be understood, we are here to understand.”
- “The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops—no, but the kind of man the country turns out.”
- “A civilization is not conquered from without until it is destroyed from within.”
- “Every civilization is, in a sense, an experiment in the realization of the human potentialities.”
- “A society which fails to recognize its debt to its past is, on the whole, an ungrateful society.”
- “The destiny of India has been a spiritual destiny.”
- “A civilization which cannot survive the shock of encountering different cultures is a weak civilization.”
- “Indian culture is based on the ideal of universal brotherhood.”
Inspirational Quotes of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
On Leadership and Governance
- “Democracy is the form of government which gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.”
- “The greatest danger to democracy is the tendency of politicians to substitute their own ambitions and interests for those of the people they are supposed to represent.”
- “The rulers of a nation must recognize the importance of education as a tool for both governance and the betterment of the society.”
- “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”
- “A true leader must have both the vision and the courage to follow that vision to its logical conclusion.”
- “The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.”
- “The purpose of power is to maintain peace and order, and not to abuse it for personal gain.”
- “A leader is not one who forces others to make him stronger, but one who is willing to give his strength to others so that they may have the strength to stand on their own.”
- “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”
- “Good governance is the art of putting wise thoughts into practice.”
InsOn Peace and Humanity
- “Only through education can we build a peaceful world, by nurturing the best in every human being.”
- “Peace is the fruit of love, a love that is rightly understood and rightly lived.”
- “Humanity can be defined as that quality in man which differentiates him from animals—his capacity to transcend his own nature and reach out to others.”
- “It is only when we recognize the oneness of humanity that we can build a world of peace.”
- “A world at peace is a world that respects the dignity of every individual.”
- “The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.”
- “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”
- “The most striking feature of the life of Buddha is his all-embracing humanity.”
- “Non-violence is not a mere absence of physical violence, but the presence of love and goodwill towards all mankind.”
- “The highest result of education is tolerance.”
On Wisdom and Understanding
- “The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.”
- “True wisdom consists in the recognition of our own limitations.”
- “The pursuit of truth is more important than the possession of it.”
- “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”
- “The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all.”
- “Understanding is the reward of faith.”
- “The essence of wisdom is to know when to be silent.”
- “A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.”
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
- “Wisdom begins in wonder.”
Inspirational Quotes of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
On Love and Compassion
- “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
- “Love is the only reality, and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.”
- “Compassion is the basis of all morality.”
- “Love is the strongest force the world possesses, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”
- “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
- “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
- “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.”
- “Love is the force that transforms and improves the Soul of the World.”
- “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”
- “True love is an act of will that often transcends ephemeral feelings of love or cathexis. It is correct to say, ‘Love is as love does.'”
On Personal Growth and Character
- “The goal of life is not to be successful but to be valuable.”
- “Character, not circumstances, makes the man.”
- “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
- “Your greatest asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time.”
- “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
- “The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is.”
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
- “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.”
- “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.”
- “A disciplined mind brings happiness.”
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