Quotation by

Indira Gandhi

A nation' s strength ultimately consists in what it can do on its own, and not in what it can borrow from others.

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A country's true power comes from its ability to rely on its own resources and skills without depending on help from other nations. This means that self-sufficiency is more important for lasting strength than borrowing or borrowing advantages from others.

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