Dr. Shashi tharoor Quotes 

 Introduction of Dr Shashi Tharoor

Dr. Shashi Tharoor is a prominent Indian politician, author, and diplomat. He was born on March 9, 1956, in London, United Kingdom. Tharoor's early education took place in India, and he later pursued higher studies abroad. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and went on to complete his Master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the United States. He further earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Fletcher School, where his thesis focused on India's foreign policy and role in the United Nations.

Dr. Shashi Tharoor's career has been diverse and illustrious. He served at the United Nations for nearly three decades, holding various high-ranking positions in peacekeeping operations and public information. Tharoor's tenure at the UN culminated in his appointment as the Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information.

Following his distinguished diplomatic career, Shashi Tharoor transitioned to Indian politics and became a member of the Indian National Congress party. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala. Tharoor's oratory skills, intellect, and global perspective have earned him considerable respect and popularity in both Indian and international political circles.

Apart from his political engagements, Shashi Tharoor is a prolific writer and has authored numerous books that cover a wide range of topics, including politics, history, culture, and international relations. Some of his notable works include "The Great Indian Novel," "Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India," "An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India," and "Why I Am A Hindu," among others. Tharoor's writings are known for their insightful analysis, eloquent prose, and thought-provoking content.

As a public intellectual, Shashi Tharoor is often invited to speak at conferences, seminars, and literary events worldwide. He is active on social media platforms, using them to engage with the public and express his views on various contemporary issues.

Overall, Dr. Shashi Tharoor is a multi-faceted personality who has made significant contributions to diplomacy, literature, and politics, both in India and on the global stage.

Best Dr. Shashi Tharoor quotes

"I am not a person who is ashamed of my past. I'm actually quite proud of it. I don't regret a single thing I've done."

"India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am."

"I always said that the only team I would leave Kerala for was an Indian team."

"I am not a person who is ashamed of my past. I'm actually quite proud of it. I don't regret a single thing I've done."

"The true hallmark of a civilized society is the way it treats its most vulnerable members."

"The choice before us is clear: do we join the global struggle against terror, or do we dismiss the attacks in London as 'Britain's 9/11' and carry on as usual?"

"If we must live with differences, then we must learn to be different together."

"Every man and woman is a star in his or her own right and can shine if they lead a principled life."

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

"To be acknowledged, accepted, and even appreciated for our ethnicity is no threat to our own sense of worth."

"We are all prisoners of our past. It is hard to think of yourself as anything else."

"You cannot create a brighter tomorrow if you are always thinking about yesterday."

"India can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also."

"The world is not a chessboard, it's a dance floor."

"The power of words is that they shape thought. And the funny thing is that thought shapes words, too."

Best Dr. Shashi Tharoor quotes

"I am not a vindictive person, but I am not forgiving of betrayal."

"India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am."

"You can change your friends, but not your neighbors."

"The strength of a country lies not in its wealth or military prowess but in its citizens, their welfare, and their happiness."

"The power of the Executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the law and particularly to deny him the judgment of his peers, is in the highest degree odious and is the foundation of all totalitarian government, whether Nazi or Communist."

This quote is actually a part of Dr. Tharoor's speech where he was quoting Sir Winston Churchill.

"The nation's honor is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide."

Another quote from his speech quoting Sir Winston Churchill.

"I am the living example of what the mind can do if it is motivated."

Referring to his own achievements and intellectual pursuits.

"You can't make governments responsible by allowing them to avoid responsibility."

On holding governments accountable for their actions.

"Good ideas are like Nike sports shoes. They may facilitate success for an athlete who possesses them but on their own, they are nothing more than an empty container. In themselves, they have no value. But they do have great potential; potential to make a difference. To change lives, and, eventually, even the world."

On the importance of implementing ideas to bring about real change.

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

A thought-provoking reflection on India's complex identity.

"I am the sum total of everything that went before me, of all I have been seen done, of everything done-to-me. I am everyone everything whose being-in-the-world affected was affected by mine. I am anything that happens after I've gone which would not have happened if I had not come."

"The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone."

"India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am. India matters to me, and I would like to matter to India."

"The true hallmark of a civilized society is the ability to recognize respect and accommodate difference."

"If we are not a multicultural society, we are not truly Singaporean."

"You cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing your own."

"I want to see India as a hub of manufacturing, innovation, and knowledge."

"We can't have a globalised economy and ignore the plight of the underprivileged."

"You cannot have a developing nation with unhealthy people."

"Tolerance is the ability to live with people whom we disagree with."

"The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don't agree with."

"History matters because it has consequences."

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

"Our founders wanted museums to be places where we could learn about our roots and ourselves."

"Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It's about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life."

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

"The power of the ballot we need in sheer defense, else what shall save us from a Second Class Indian Future."

"We mustn't be so obsessed with how we look and forget what we stand for."

"The only thing worth globalizing is dissent."

"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

"History is a chronicle of choices made by actors/agents/protagonists in specific contexts. It is not merely the recording of events that happened; rather, it is an interpretation of events, of choices made in the past, and of their significance for the present."

"Religion does not require women to veil their hands, feet, and faces or enjoin any special type of veil. Tribal custom must not impose itself on the free will of the individual."

"India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am."

"A country's greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race."

"In India, we celebrate the commonality of major differences; we are a land of belonging rather than of blood."

"Libraries are the DNA of our civilization."

"You can change your friends but not your neighbors."

"Democracy, like a little plant, does not grow or develop on its own. It must be nursed and nurtured if it is to survive."

"I do not stand for the dismissal of governments. In a democracy, change must come through the ballot, not through the bullet."

"I am an Indian, and I am part of the world, and the world is a part of me. It is this broader connection that makes my Indiaanness so much more valuable."

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

"I'm very conscious of the fact that whenever I speak, people are expecting me to make an alliterative point, an epigrammatic epiphany, or a quotable quote."

"The opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness; it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy; it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death; it's indifference."

"We need to move beyond the idea of single 'Indian culture' to recognize that we live in a country of multiple and diverse cultures."

"The power of the period is only as effective as the power of the person who wields the pen."

"You can change your wife, change your politics, change your religion, but never, never can you change your favourite cricket team."

"The difference between being educated and self-educated is significant. I prefer the latter, and in fact, that's how I've done most of my reading."

"I don't think anyone can describe Indian culture in one word or even in one sentence. It's very plural. It has its diversity."

"The more I have thought about it, the more I have come to realize that the right to dissent is one of the key elements of international human rights law."

"History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books-books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe."

"I am not a person who is ashamed of my past. I'm actually quite proud of it. I know I made a lot of mistakes, but they, in turn, were my life lessons."

"India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am."

"The British came to one of the richest countries in the world (India) in the early 18th century and reduced it, after 200 years of plunder, to one of the poorest."

"The power of vested interests is vastly exaggerated compared to the electorate's power to punish them."

"I always thought of losing my virginity as a career move."

"It is true that the English, through their institutions, left a lasting impact upon India, but if anything, we have left a much greater impact on them."

"I am a student of history, and I don't believe in the myth of the end of history."

"To be a true patriot, you have to be willing to question the government when it doesn't live up to the country's ideals."

"We should not be tolerant of intolerance."

"The idea of India is much more important than the territorial entity. It is an idea of pluralism, diversity, and a generous, inclusive culture."

"Soft power is the ability to get what you want through attraction rather than coercion or payments. It arises from the attractiveness of a country's culture, political ideals, and policies."

"You can change the world not by being rigid, but by being adaptable and open to new ideas."

"India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay."

"The strength of democracy lies not in the promise of perfect outcomes but in the assurance of a perfect process."

"The power of the powerless is to say 'No.'"