Every democratic system evolves its own conventions. It is not only the water but the banks which make the river.

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"My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition."

- Indira Gandhi

Integrity

"The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive."

- Indira Gandhi

Motivation

"There are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there."

- Indira Gandhi

Teamwork

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."

- Indira Gandhi

Connection to Earth

"Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."

- Indira Gandhi

Forgiveness

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