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

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.

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.

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.

“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

“The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.” — Indira Gandhi

“Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.” — Indira Gandhi

“Peace we want because there is another war to fight against poverty, disease and ignorance.” — Indira Gandhi

“I cannot understand how anyone can be an Indian and not be proud.” — Indira Gandhi

“To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.” — Indira Gandhi