Book Review:Speeches that changed the world

This book entitled "Speeches that changed the world" is a compilation of speeches from prominent figures in the whole world, which includes political leaders, scientists and also religious leaders. (eg. Jawaharlal Nehru, Charles de Gaulle, Mother Theresa, Marie Curie, Indira Gandhi)

Now I am going to pick out 4 particular quotes that I like the most.

1)
" At stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom."
This is a quote by the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. This quote shows the end of India's long struggle for independence as when the clock strikes 12 , India would no longer be a colony of the British, but a new nation. I like this quote as it shows the patriotism and unity of the Indians.

2)
"France has lost a battle. But France has not lost the war!"
This is a quote by the famous French resistance leader Charles de Gaulle. Although France was defeated by Germany, it is just a temporary defeat. de Gaulle's quote shows the patriotism and love for his country. He believes in the fact that the French would not succumb to the Germans and would stand up and fight against the German invaders.

3)
"Africans want to be paid a living wage."
This is a quote from Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela believes the Africans under the apartheid-era of South Africa were facing racial segregation and marginalized. His quote shows that he wants to fight for the rights of the Africans, equality of people regardless of their skin colour.

4)
"Women education is almost more important than the education of boys and men."
This quote from Indira Gandhi shows the fact that she is fighting for women rights. She is fighting for the equality in both men and women and education should be enforced regardless of sex.

My Feelings
I think that this book is a very inspirational book as it contain inspirational speeches that are so powerful to change the world. I think everyone should read this book so that we can understand the struggle of our forefathers.