If I die a violent death, as some fear and a few are plotting, I know that the violence will be in the thought and the action of the assassins, not in my dying.

Ability is not always gauged by examination.

I'm certainly not a workaholic.

The power to question is the basis of all human progress.

The people have nothing to fear of me; people have never feared me.

On the one hand, the rich look askance at our continuing poverty - on the other, they warn us against their own methods.

One must beware of ministers who can do nothing without money, and those who want to do everything with money.

Wearing khadi was a badge of honour. It was something one was proud to do.

If I see something dirty or untidy, I have to clean it up.

I don't think my father was my mentor.

All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.

Life is a continuous process of adjustment.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.

“Nothing that is worthwhile is ever easy.” — Indira Gandhi

“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” — Indira Gandhi

“Popularity is not a gurantee of quality.” — Indira Gandhi

Never forget that when we are silent, we are one. And when we speak we are two.

“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” — Indira Gandhi