Quote of the day by PM Modi: If I have a dream, it is for you. If I sweat...
A dream can be personal, but it can also be tied to something larger. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about this idea during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2023.
“If I have a dream, it is for you. If I sweat, it is for you,” Modi said while addressing the country on its 77th Independence Day. The remark came as he described citizens as his family and spoke about his responsibility towards their aspirations. The full statement was published by the Press Information Bureau.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryTHE MAN BEHIND THE WORDSNarendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He served as Gujarat’s Chief Minister before becoming Prime Minister in 2014 and beginning his third consecutive term as Prime Minister in 2024.
Across his public speeches, Modi has frequently spoken about dreams, effort, responsibility and the idea that individual aspirations are connected with national progress. In a 2022 address, he said that personal dreams should also be connected with the development of society and the country.
The quote was part of a longer passage in which Modi said he lived among the people and saw himself as a member of their family. He said he could not bear to see their dreams shattered and described his role as standing with them and working to fulfil their resolutions.
In simple terms, the statement presents public service as an effort directed towards other people's aspirations, rather than only personal ambition.
The reference to “sweat” also brings in the idea of work and effort. It was delivered in the wider context of his call for citizens to work towards the goal of a developed India by 2047. MORE VERIFIED QUOTES BY MODI
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Taken together, these statements show a recurring theme in Modi’s speeches: dreams are presented alongside effort, responsibility and collective participation. His 2023 Independence Day quote placed that idea specifically in the context of his relationship with citizens and the responsibilities he associated with public office.- EndsPublished By: Princy ShuklaPublished On: Sep 17, 2026 08:00 ISTRead | Here are 11 quotes of Narendra Modi that emphasise the importance of educationRead | PM Modi says degrees are no longer enough, skills matter more for India's youth
