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"Whatever you do in life, do it to the best of your ability and after that, you can say this is the best I could do. Then, there will be no regrets. If you do not succeed at the first attempt, try, try and try again."
"Tiredness is a luxury most people can't afford."
"The work you have produced is a confluence of pure wisdom, raw passion for the environment, a deep sense of patriotism and a pragmatic commitment to get things done to preserve the environment."
"LSTM, along with the mentorship of Dr. Hynes, instilled in me the passion and drive for scientific exploration. Three years of immersive engagement with freshwater ecosystems introduced me to the captivating world of freshwater research and its vulnerabilities. This experience compelled me to initiate national freshwater research to support Ghana's extensive Volta Lake and inland water system. I had the privilege of establishing and leading the National Research Institute for this noble purpose."
"Without a doubt, my proudest moment was embarking on the journey to LSTM at the age of 36, accompanied by my three children, aged 8, 6, and 3. Successfully completing my PhD while managing the responsibilities of motherhood fills me with profound gratitude and fulfillment. Additionally, the memories of my children assisting me in the field, such as helping me climb out of a gorge during our sampling expeditions in North Wales, are cherished moments of accomplishment."
"The Dean, Prof. Maegraith, extended a heartfelt invitation to study for a PhD at LSTM during his visit to Ghana. His inspiring presence left no room for hesitation, and I eagerly accepted the offer with gratitude."
Young though he was, his radiant energy produced such an impression of absolute reliability that Hedgewar made him the first sarkaryavah, or general secretary, of the RSS.
- Gopal Mukund Huddar
Largely because of the influence of communists in London, Huddar's conversion into an enthusiastic supporter of the fight against fascism was quick and smooth. The ease with which he crossed from one worldview to another betrays the fact that he had not properly understood the world he had grown in.
Huddar would have been 101 now had he been alive. But then centenaries are not celebrated only to register how old so and so would have been and when. They are usually celebrated to explore how much poorer our lives are without them. Maharashtrian public life is poorer without him. It is poorer for not having made the effort to recall an extraordinary life.
I regret I was not there to listen to Balaji Huddar's speech [...] No matter how many times you listen to him, his speeches are so delightful that you feel like listening to them again and again.
By the time he came out of Franco's prison, Huddar had relinquished many of his old ideas. He displayed a worldview completely different from that of the RSS, even though he continued to remain deferential to Hedgewar and maintained a personal relationship with him.