My young friends, you are soldiers in the battle of freedom-freedom from want, fear, ignorance, frustration and helplessness. By dint of hard work for the country, rendered in a spirit of selfless service may you march ahead with hope and courage... Remember in this dynamic world you must go forward or else you will be left behind...
Remembering Our Leaders: Mahadeo Govind Ranade by Pravina Bhim Sain (Children's Book Trust, 1989), p. 89