Impartiality: The Secret of Success
English book, p. 277
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
place or march through the streets shouting slogans about it, they will never possess a single tree, far less own an orchard. Similarly, you cannot own a house by making eloquent speeches about the need for one. It would be the crassest stupidity to do so. Neither can a nation fortify itself by working miracles only in the field of politics. In the rarefied world of poetry, revolutions can occur as a result of a mere play on words. A demagogue can make impassioned speeches and attract great crowds. But real results can be achieved only by long-term planning and unflagging, dedicated effort. Needless to say, the two great virtues which are indispensable in the struggle are patience and fortitude.
