Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019: Motivational and Inspirational Quotes by Iron Man of India

A dauntless and defiant leader, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is renowned as a national integrationist. Patel who belonged to the generation of Non- cooperation campaign during India’s freedom struggle played a prominent role in the politics of the nation. He became Home Minister and Deputy Prime-Minister of India after independence in 1948 and held the post till his death. He is popularly known as the Iron Man of India for his firmness and constructive leadership.

A master of scorching irony and ready repartee, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born at Nadiad on 31 October 1875. He made a mark in the history of India. As the Deputy Prime Minister of free India, he brought about the merger of 562 princely states with the Indian Union to build the Republic of India and, therefore, became the architect of the integrity of India. On his 143rd birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of him in Gujarat with a height of 182 metres. Towering over river Narmada, this statue is called the ‘Statue of Unity’.

"Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power."

"My only desire is that India should be a good producer and no one should be hungry, shedding tears for food in the country. "

"Faith is of no evil in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work. "

"The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted cooperation of all on board it can be safely brought to port."

"Non-violence has to be observed in thought, word and deed. The measure of our non-violence will be the measure of our success."

"A war based on Satyagraha is always of two kinds. One is the war we wage against injustice, and the other we fight our own weaknesses. "

"Take to the path of dharma - the path of truth and justice. Don't misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness."

"Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties."