100+ Dr. B R Ambedkar (Jay Bhim) Quotes

Dr. B R Ambedkar (Jay Bhim) Quotes : Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar—universally revered as Babasaheb—was more than the chief architect of India’s Constitution. He was a brilliant jurist, an incisive economist, a relentless social reformer and a tireless champion for the rights of the oppressed. Born into a time when caste discrimination was entrenched in every stratum of society, Ambedkar devoted his life to dismantling that injustice, laying the foundations for a modern, democratic nation built on equality and human dignity.

Though he passed away on December 6, 1956—now nearly seven decades ago—Ambedkar’s vision still pulses at the heart of India’s ongoing journey toward true social justice. His groundbreaking contributions to land reform, labor rights, women’s empowerment and public education have shaped policies that continue to uplift millions. Yet perhaps his most enduring legacy is the Constitution itself: not merely a legal framework but a living promise that every citizen, regardless of birth or belief, has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

In this collection of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s most famous quotes, you’ll find not only pithy reflections on democracy and freedom of mind, but also powerful calls to action—urging us to educate ourselves, organize collectively, and challenge the status quo. Each line is a beacon, reminding us that:

True freedom begins within, when we free our minds from prejudice.
Real democracy is inseparable from social justice.
Rights lost cannot be reclaimed through mere appeals to conscience, but through unyielding struggle.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration for personal growth, motivation to stand up for others, or guidance on forging a more inclusive future, Ambedkar’s words offer both clarity and courage. Read on to discover the insights that have inspired generations—and that still speak directly to the challenges of our times.

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Inspirational and Motivational Quotes by Dr. B R Ambedkar (Jay Bhim)

I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.

The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.

If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.

Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.

Life should be great rather than long.

Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.

Humans are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.

Though, I was born a Hindu, I solemnly assure you that I will not die as a Hindu.

Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.

A just society is that society in which ascending sense of reverence and descending sense of contempt is dissolved into the creation of a compassionate society.

Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.

Slavery does not merely mean a legalised form of subjection.It means a state of society in which some men are forced to accept from others the purposes which control their conduct.

Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is not fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class.

Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.

Religion is for man and not man for religion

If you ask me, my ideal would be the society based on liberty, equality and fraternity. An ideal society should be mobile and full of channels of conveying a change taking place in one part to other parts.

Once you clear the minds of the people of this misconception and enable them to realise that what they are told is religion is not religion, but that it is really law, you will be in a position to urge its amendment or abolition.

I refuse to join with them in performing the miracle—I will not say trick—of liberating the oppressed with the gold of the tyrant, and raising the poor with the cash of the rich.

History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them.

Knowledge is the foundation of a man’s life.

Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age.

Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man’s life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self too.

Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.

Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.

Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle…. Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions.