“We must learn two things. One is to see ourselves as others see us. We apply one yardstick when we wish to appraise other people. Secondly, we cannot succeed in anything if we act in fear of other people's opinions.”

—  C. Rajagopalachari

Rajagopalachari, quoted in: R. K. Murthi (1979) Rajaji, life and work, p. 155

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