Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was not only a political leader but also a profound thinker and orator. His words resonate with wisdom, guiding generations and shaping the destiny of a nation. Here are 70 of his most famous quotes that continue to inspire and illuminate.
1. “With faith, discipline, and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.”
2. “Think 100 times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.”
3. “No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.”
4. “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.”
5. “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.”
6. “There is no power on Earth that can undo Pakistan.”
7. “Failure is a word unknown to me.”
8. “We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights and culture and where principles of Islamic social justice could find free play.”
9. “My message to you all is of hope, courage, and confidence.”
10. “The story of Pakistan, its struggle, and its achievement is the very story of great human ideals, struggling to survive in the face of great odds and difficulties.”
11. “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.”
12. “I do not believe in taking the right decision; I take a decision and make it right.”
13. “Islam stands for justice, equality, fair play, tolerance, and even the equality of manhood.”
14. “We are starting in the days where there is no discrimination, no distinction between one community and another, no discrimination between one caste or creed and another. We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one State.”
15. “There are two powers in the world; one is the sword, and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.”
16. “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.”
17. “You are the nation, the seed of the nation. You are the nation’s builders. If you do your duty honestly, sincerely, and loyally, then you are not only serving yourselves but also your nation.”
18. “I insist you to strive. Work, work, and only work for satisfaction with patience, humbleness, and serve thy nation.”
19. “Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic State to be ruled by priests with a divine mission.”
20. “We are all citizens and equal citizens of one State.”
21. “Do your duty as servants; you are free, free to act. Free to choose, free to act, and free to think for yourselves!”
22. “The strong man is the one who can stand up for his rights and, yet, not hurt the feelings of others.”
23. “We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice.”
24. “The Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religious philosophies, social customs, and literatures.”
25. “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.”
26. “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you.”
27. “I want you to keep your heads up high, I want you to remain clean and honest.”
28. “Democracy is in the blood of the Muslims, who look upon complete equality of mankind and believe in fraternity, equality, and liberty.”
29. “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.”
30. “Character, courage, industry, and perseverance are the four pillars on which the whole edifice of human life can be built, and failure is a word unknown to me.”
31. “We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well.”
32. “Islam is not a religion of hatred and violence, it is a system of life that teaches love and justice.”
33. “No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.”
34. “I have full faith in my people that they will rise to every occasion worthy of our past Islamic history, glory, and traditions.”
35. “Let us go back to our holy book, the Quran. Let us revert to the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Prophet of Islam.”
36. “I do not believe in taking the right decision; I take a decision and make it right.”
37. “The establishment of Pakistan was the result of the splendid combination of historical, social, and circumstantial factors.”
38. “It is my belief that our salvation lies in following the golden rules of conduct set for us by our great lawgiver, the Prophet of Islam.”
39. “The Muslims of the subcontinent gave great sacrifices to achieve Pakistan. They fought the battle of freedom and faced numerous hardships.”
40. “My message to you all is of hope, courage, and confidence. Let us mobilize all our resources in a systematic and organized way and tackle the grave issues that confront us with grim determination and discipline worthy of a great nation.”
41. “The story of Pakistan, its struggle, and its achievement is the very story of great human ideals, struggling to survive in the face of great odds and difficulties.”
42. “Work, work, and work – this is the mainstay of the Muslim League.”
43. “The Hindus and Muslims belong to two different religious philosophies, social customs, and literatures.”
44. “I have nothing to do with this pseudo-religious approach that Gandhi is advocating.”
45. “Islam expects every Muslim to do this duty, and if we realize our responsibility time will come soon when we shall justify ourselves worthy of a glorious past.”
46. “I have no doubt that with unity, faith, and discipline, we will not only remain the fifth-largest state in the world but will compare with any nation of the world.”
47. “We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice.”
48. “The Quaid-e-Azam was a man of vision, and he wanted to see Pakistan as a modern and progressive state.”
49. “The people of England and the Muslims of India have a long record of friendliness.”
50. “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.”
51. “I am going to England for treatment. I do not know how long I will remain there, but I will return to Pakistan as soon as I am able.”
52. “The Muslims of the subcontinent gave great sacrifices to achieve Pakistan. They fought the battle of freedom and faced numerous hardships.”
53. “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.”
54. “Our object should be peace within, and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial and friendly relations with our immediate neighbors and with the world at large.”
55. “In the great tragedy of the partition, there were many Muslims who were killed in the communal riots in various parts of India, but we have no record of these martyrs who gave their lives for the cause of Pakistan.”
56. “Islam stands for justice, equality, fair play, tolerance, and even the equality of manhood.”
57. “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.”
58. “We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice.”
59. “With faith, discipline, and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.”
60. “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.”
61. “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.”
62. “There is no power on Earth that can undo Pakistan.”
63. “Failure is a word unknown to me.”
64. “We should have a State in which we could live and breathe as free men and which we could develop according to our own lights and culture and where principles of Islamic social justice could find free play.”
65. “My message to you all is of hope, courage, and confidence.”
66. “The story of Pakistan, its struggle, and its achievement is the very story of great human ideals, struggling to survive in the face of great odds and difficulties.”
67. “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.”
68. “I do not believe in taking the right decision; I take a decision and make it right.”
69. “Islam stands for justice, equality, fair play, tolerance, and even the equality of manhood.”
70. “We are starting in the days where there is no discrimination, no distinction between one community and another, no discrimination between one caste or creed and another. We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one State.”
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s words continue to be a source of guidance and inspiration, shaping the ethos of Pakistan and resonating with people around the world.
