independence day quotes 2023

Introduction:

India's Independence Day on 15 August commemorates the nation's freedom from British rule in 1947 after a long struggle. The day is marked with patriotic fervour and cultural events across the country. As we celebrate 75 years of Independence this year, let us remember the inspiring words of the great leaders, revolutionaries, and thinkers who helped shape India's freedom struggle and nation-building.

This article collects 55 memorable Independence Day quotes - thoughts on freedom, democracy, unity, strength, non-violence, leadership, and Indian culture - perfect to share on 15 August. These quotes will rekindle the spirit of patriotism and help reflect on what independence means to us as a nation.


Quotes on Freedom and Democracy:

  1. "Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." - Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. "Democracy and socialism are means to an end, not the end itself." - Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. "Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?" - Mahatma Gandhi
  4. "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." - Mahatma Gandhi
  5. "We end today a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again. The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity..." - Jawaharlal Nehru

Quotes on Unity and Strength:

  1. "United we stand, divided we fall." - Anonymous
  2. "Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves." - Mahatma Gandhi
  3. "If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children." – Mahatma Gandhi
  4. “A country's greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race." - Sarojini Naidu
  5. “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

Quotes on Leadership and Progress:

  1. “The most effective leadership style is one that takes the initiative and blazes new trails.” - Abdul Kalam
  2. “Let new India arise out of peasants' cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper.” - Swami Vivekananda
  3. “Citizenship consists in the service of the country.” - Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. "India has no dearth of brave young men and women and if they get the opportunity and help then we can compete with other nations in space exploration and one of them will fulfil her dreams." - Atal Behari Vajpayee
  5. “If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland.” - Chandrashekhar Azad

Quotes on Equality and Justice:

  1. “Our struggle does not end with the ouster of a foreign ruler and the capturing of the state power but with the establishing of a social order based on equality and justice.” - Bhagat Singh
  2. “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you.” - Mahatma Gandhi
  3. “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge... At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” - Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  5. “Citizenship consists in the service of the country” - Jawaharlal Nehru

Quotes on Indian Culture and Diversity:

  1. "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grand mother of tradition." - Mark Twain
  2. “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.” - Albert Einstein
  3. “If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.” - Romain Rolland
  4. "She (India) has left indelible imprints on one fourth of the human race in the course of a long succession of centuries. She has the right to reclaim ... her place amongst the great nations summarizing and symbolizing the spirit of humanity." - Rabindranath Tagore
  5. “The Indian way of life provides the vision of the natural, real way of life. We veil ourselves with unnatural masks. On the face of India are the tender expressions which carry the mark of the Creator's hand.” - George Bernard Shaw

Quotes on Non-Violence and Peace:

  1. “Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.” - Mahatma Gandhi
  2. “Peace is its own reward.” - Mahatma Gandhi
  3. "Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man." - Mahatma Gandhi
  4. “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” - Mahatma Gandhi
  5. "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." - Mahatma Gandhi

Thoughtful Quotes on 15 August:

  1. “At the dawn of history India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success and her failures.” - Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. “How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done.” - Mahatma Gandhi
  3. "Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." - Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. “India will awaken to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.” - Jawaharlal Nehru
  5. "At the dawn of independence, we took a pledge to build a nation where every Indian can live with dignity and opportunity." - Indira Gandhi

Inspirational Quotes on Independence:

  1. “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.” - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
  2. “Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai.” (The desire for revolution is in our hearts.) - Ramprasad Bismil
  3. “If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland?” - Chandra Shekhar Azad
  4. “Bombs and pistols do not make revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting stone of ideas.” - Bhagat Singh
  5. “We are Indians, firstly and lastly.” - B.R. Ambedkar
  6. “Swaraj mera janamsiddha adhikar hai, aur main ise lekar rahunga.” (Self-rule is my birthright, and I shall have it) - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  7. “I feel that the constitution is workable; it is flexible and it is strong enough to hold the country together both in peacetime and in wartime. Indeed, if I may say so, if things go wrong under the new Constitution the reason will not be that we had a bad Constitution. What we will have to say is that Man was vile.” - B R Ambedkar
  8. “You give me your blood and I will give you Independence!” - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
  9. "Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realize that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic." - B.R. Ambedkar
  10. “We are responsible to our countrymen and those yet unborn, whose heritage we hold in trust.” - Lal Bahadur Shastri

Quotes on Sacrifice for the Nation:

  1. “If blood is the price of freedom, let us pay.” - Lal Bahadur Shastri
  2. “We should have but one desire today: the desire to die so that India may live - the desire to face a martyr's death, so that the path to freedom may be paved with the martyr's blood.” - Chandrashekhar Azad
  3. "The shots that hit me are the last nails to the coffin of British rule in India." - Lala Lajpat Rai
  4. "It is easy to kill individuals, but you cannot kill the ideas. Great empires crumbled, while the ideas survived." - Bhagat Singh
  5. “At his execution, on March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh shouted only one word for the British: Inquilab!” - Bhagat Singh

Quotes Celebrating Independence:

  1. “Fourteenth of August, 1947, free India was born. All of us were ecstatic. We celebrated it then and ever since with our freedom songs." - Amit Kalantri
  2. “Thousands laid down their lives, so that our country is breathing this day.” - Unknown
  3. “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.”- Albert Einstein
  4. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” - Jawaharlal Nehru
  5. "May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!" - Sardar Patel

Conclusion:

The long and arduous freedom struggle built the strong foundations on which modern India thrives today. These famous Independence Day quotes celebrate the spirit of freedom, justice, equality, diversity and progress. They remind us of the timeless sacrifices of our freedom fighters and leaders whose vision guides the nation to a brighter future. Which quote inspired you the most? Share your favorites and let us remember the invaluable gift of freedom this 15 August.

Jai Hind!


FAQs:


Q: When is India's Independence Day in 2023?

A: India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 every year. In 2023, it falls on Tuesday, August 15th.


Q: How many years of independence will India complete in 2023?

A: In 2023, India will complete 76 years of independence from British rule. India became an independent nation on August 15, 1947.


Q: What is the theme for India's Independence Day 2023 celebrations?

A: The government of India has not yet announced the official theme for Independence Day 2023. Some possible themes could be celebrating 75 years of progressive India, building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, or achieving India's growth ambitions by 2047.


Q: How will Independence Day be celebrated in 2023?

A: Like every year, the main Independence Day celebration will take place at the Red Fort in Delhi where the Prime Minister will hoist the national flag and address the nation. Celebrations with flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural programs, speeches, and public events will take place across the country.


Q: Will the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign continue in 2023?

A: The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was launched in 2022 as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it to mark 75 years of India's independence. It is not yet confirmed if the campaign will continue in 2023 as well.


Q: What special events are planned for Independence Day 2023?

A: Some special events planned are celebrations at 75 iconic locations across India, a special 15-day Bharat Parv showcasing the cultural diversity of India, and the launch of special 2023 Independence Day memorabilia by the government. PM Modi has also urged people to visit lesser known historical sites related to the freedom struggle.


Q: How can I celebrate Independence Day 2023?

A: You can celebrate by hoisting the national flag at home, attending flag hoisting ceremonies, watching the PM's speech, wearing tricolour clothes, participating in online patriotic campaigns, or visiting monuments like the Cellular Jail. You can also share patriotic messages and Independence Day quotes with your friends and family.