Canonical Reference: Address on Political Consciousness and Democratic Participation (1940s)Verified Source
“One of the greatest penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Architect of Modern India, Jurist & Social Thinker
Historical Setting & Context:
Classic democratic maxim frequently cited by Dr. Ambedkar to mobilize disenfranchised citizens to exercise their franchise and engage in constitutional governance.