20 Quotes About Jinnah

Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah is an icon in the history of the subcontinent. He was one of the most influential politicians of his time and is remembered for uniting the Indian subcontinent after the British left it. Jinnah’s life was full of great achievements, but he also had his share of failures; this is why we’ve compiled all the best quotes about him to help you learn more about this great leader.

You will have to make up for the smallness of...
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You will have to make up for the smallness of your size by your courage and selfless devotion to duty, for it is not life that matters, but the courage, fortitude and determination you bring to it. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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You are free; you are free to go to your temples. You are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion, caste or creed–that has nothing to do with the business of the state. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Democracy is in the blood of the Muslims, who look...
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Democracy is in the blood of the Muslims, who look upon complete equality of mankind, and believe in fraternity, equality, and liberty. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you. We are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable condition in which our women have to live. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
No settlement with the majority is possible as no Hindu...
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No settlement with the majority is possible as no Hindu leader speaking with any authority shows any concern or genuine desire for it. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three. Stanley Wolpert
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With Zia's controversial demise in 1988, Jinnah was finally spared the false beard Zia kept pinning on the founder's otherwise clean-shaven face. Nadeem Farooq Paracha
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We have undoubtedly achieved Pakistan, and that too without bloody war, practically peacefully, by moral and intellectual force, and with the power of the pen, which is no less mighty than that of the sword and so our righteous cause has triumphed. Are we now going to besmear and tarnish this greatest achievement for which there is no parallel in the history of the world? Pakistan is now a fait accompli and it can never be undone, besides, it was the only just, honourable, and practical solution of the most complex constitutional problem of this great subcontinent. Let us now plan to build and reconstruct and regenerate our great nation.. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Islam expect every Muslim to do this duty, and if we realise our responsibility time will come soon when we shall justify ourselves worthy of a glorious past. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Come forward as servants of Islam, organize the people economically, socially, educationally and politically and I am sure that you will be a power that will be accepted by everybody. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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You have to stand guard over the development and maintenance of Islamic democracy, Islamic social justice and the equality of manhood in your own native soil. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but the Muslim Ideology which has to be preserved, which has come to us as a precious gift and treasure and which, we hope other will share with us. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Expect the best, prepare for the worst. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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The great majority of us are Muslims. We follow the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed (may peace be upon him). We are members of the brotherhood of Islam in which all are equal in rights, dignity and self-respect. Consequently, we have a special and a very deep sense of unity. But make no mistake: Pakistan is not a theocracy or anything like it. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Do not forget that the armed forces are the servants of the people. You do not make national policy; it is we, the civilians, who decide these issues and it is your duty to carry out these tasks with which you are entrusted. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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I sincerely hope that they (relations between India and Pakistan) will be friendly and cordial. We have a great deal to do...and think that we can be of use to each other and to the world. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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India is not a nation, nor a country. It is a subcontinent of nationalities. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Any idea of a United India could never have worked and in my judgment it would have led us to terrific disaster. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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I have nothing to do with this pseudo-religious approach that Gandhi is advocating. Muhammad Ali Jinnah