Muhammad Ali Jinnah was an enigmatic and important personality in India's independence movement. He was the founder of Pakistan and displayed great courage and principles as the head of the new state. Jinnah overcame opposition to reach his goals of creating a separate homeland for Muslims, demonstrating that true greatness is measured by what one overcomes, not just what they accomplish.

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2. Not gold but only men can make, A people great and strong Men who for the truth and honor’s sake Stand fast and suffer long. Who dare, while others fly They build a nation’s pillars deep And lift them to the sky. Emerson

4. Of all the personalities in the great drama of India’s rebirth to independence, M. A. Jinnah was the most enigmatic and the most important … H. V. Hodson “ Transfer of Powers” Lord William Francis Listowel – Secretary of State for India Speech at inaugural function of M. A. Jinnah Society Lincoln’s Inn - April 1984 “ Jinnah – the founder of Pakistan” by Saleem Qureshi

5. Great effort springs naturally from great attitude. Pat Riley

10. Men are only as great as they are kind. Elbert Hubbard Editor, Writer and Publisher 1856-1915

14. Determination & Persistence Nothing can take the place of Talent will not … Genius will not … Education will not … “ Press on”

16. What makes the great, great? Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals. Dr. Dorothy Height President National Council for Negro Women USA

19. Maturity Maturity is the ability to control anger … Maturity is patience …. Maturity is the capacity to face unpleasantness … Maturity is humility … Maturity is the ability to live in peace …

21. The personification of professional integrity

24. The Man of Principles

30. As Head of the State

44. “ Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.” Clare Booth Luce - American Diplomat & Playwright (1903-1987)

52. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sand of time. Longfellow

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