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> # 'The memories of the first Independence Day may have faded, but the power of that magical moment must never be forgotten.' \[8\]

[Shashi Tharoor](https://quotesby.net/Shashi-Tharoor)\#9

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## About this quote

What does it mean?While memories of the first Independence Day fade, the significance of that moment should remain remembered.In plain termsMemories fade but the power of Independence Day must be kept.What can you take from it?Remember the significance of foundational moments.

### Where it applies

- national holiday
- education
- commemoration

### Putting it to work

- honor national milestones
- teach history

### Questions to consider

- Why do we remember independence?
- How do we keep moments alive?

### Another view

Memories fade regardless of efforts to preserve them.

## More from Shashi Tharoor

1. > 'In building an Indian nation that takes account of the country's true Hindu heritage, we have to return to the pluralism of the national movement.' \[8\]

[Permalink to quote \#8](https://quotesby.net/Shashi-Tharoor/8/ "Permalink to quote 8")
2. > 'The only possible idea of India is that of a nation greater than the sum of its parts.' \[9\]

[Permalink to quote \#10](https://quotesby.net/Shashi-Tharoor/10/ "Permalink to quote 10")
3. > 'No Indian nationalist leader ever needed to say: We have created India; now all we need to do is to create Indians.' \[7\]

[Permalink to quote \#7](https://quotesby.net/Shashi-Tharoor/7/ "Permalink to quote 7")

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