Premchand Quotes on Patriotism

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Authentic quotations from Premchand's works concerning swaraj, freedom, national service, self-rule, sacrifice, courage, political awakening, and the responsibilities of citizens.

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Friends, you have today joined the soldiers of freedom. Remember: just as you have renounced attachment and greed, renounce violence and anger as well.

Patriotism
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We are going into a righteous struggle. We must remain steadfast on the path of righteousness.

Patriotism
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Those who serve the country must possess great firmness and inner strength; merely talking and wielding the pen does not constitute national service.

Patriotism
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The love of country demands self-sacrifice; selfishness and patriotism stand in opposition to one another.

Patriotism
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We must not lose ourselves in fear, anger or sudden calamity; at such a time, steadfast and undistorted truth is most necessary.

Patriotism
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If we do not calmly consider events and discover and proclaim the truth, our criticism will be not merely useless but harmful.

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Truth does not cease to be truth merely because it is old.

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The real strength of a people lies in freeing themselves from fear and standing firm on the path of truth.