Canonical Reference: Address to the Depressed Classes Conference (1927)
Verified Source
“Self-respect is the most vital factor in life. Without it, man is a cipher.”
— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Architect of Modern India, Jurist & Social Thinker
Historical Setting & Context:
Delivered during early social mobilization movements emphasizing self-respect (स्वाभिमान) as the core pillar of human dignity.