We (Indians) can look all over for the causes of what ails India, but not at the one place where a majority of the blame lies: ourselves.
We will bemoan the corrupt system; but given a chance to make life a little bit easier, not hesitate to offer a bribe.
We will spew venom at the useless politicians who do nothing but line their pockets; but then turn around and vote for one based on caste/religion.
We will express angst at the garbage that litters our cities; but not hesitate to toss it out the window (or our home's garbage on the street).
Gandhi said, be the change you want to see. I'm not a fan of Gandhi, but in this he was right. We must change our behavior, before we can expect the system to change.
We will bemoan the corrupt system; but given a chance to make life a little bit easier, not hesitate to offer a bribe.
We will spew venom at the useless politicians who do nothing but line their pockets; but then turn around and vote for one based on caste/religion.
We will express angst at the garbage that litters our cities; but not hesitate to toss it out the window (or our home's garbage on the street).
Gandhi said, be the change you want to see. I'm not a fan of Gandhi, but in this he was right. We must change our behavior, before we can expect the system to change.