Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Social Reformer Indian 1820 – 1891

Hindu scholar; advocated widow remarriage and education.

379 quotes

"The imagination to envision a better world is the first tool of the reformer."
Imagination
"A single act of injustice diminishes the humanity of us all."
Justice
"The peace we seek externally must first be cultivated within ourselves."
Peace
"To fail in the pursuit of justice is to succeed in perpetuating it."
"The strength of conviction is tested not in agreement, but in opposition."
Strength
"A life devoted to the welfare of others is a life of profound meaning."
Life
"The wisdom to know when to speak and when to listen is the mark of true understanding."
Wisdom
"In the darkness of injustice, a single candle of hope can light the way forward."
Hope
"The pursuit of happiness is hollow if it comes at the cost of another's misery."
Happiness
"A reformed society begins with reformed individuals."
Change
"The power of example is far greater than the power of words."
Inspiration
"To honor the dignity of another is to honor the dignity within ourselves."
"The journey toward justice is never completed; each generation must renew the effort."
Perseverance
"A compassionate society is built one act of kindness at a time."
Kindness
"The truth may be difficult to face, but it is always worth the effort."
Truth
"In the struggle for a better world, there are no small contributions."
Motivation
"The freedom to learn is the freedom upon which all other freedoms depend."
Education
"A person who thinks only of themselves has already begun to lose themselves."
Philosophy
"The strength to endure comes from the conviction that one's cause is just."
Strength