"Let your courage mount with difficulties. There would be no will if there were no resistance."

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Source: Letter to his parents regarding World War II, April 25, 1941.

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Nilakanta Sri Ram

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Nilakanta Sri Ram was a philosopher known for his profound insights on truth and freedom, challenging societal norms through his influential works.

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