To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

It is our duty to create a social milieu in which the young and the socially weak feel that the present and future belong to them.

There are moments in history when brooding tragedy and its dark shadows can be lightened by recalling great moments of the past.

Nothing can convince me that people are at one with their work unless they’re joyous about it.

To me the function of politics is to make possible the desirable.

How can anybody who is the head of a nation afford not to be a prag-matist?

The meek may one day inherit the earth, but not the headlines.

Mankind will endure when the world appreciates the logic of diversity.

Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.

Women sometimes go too far, it's true. But it's only when you go too far that others listen.

I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.

When I was young, I was very selfish, now not any more.

The fact that I have an ideology, however, doesn't mean I'm indoctrinated.

Let's not forget that in India the symbol of strength is a woman; the goddess Shakti.

To be a mother, a housewife, never cost me any sacrifice - I savored every minute of those years.

Sometimes friends are dangerous. We must be very careful about the help friends give us.

The old need the company of the young so that they renew their contact with life.

what is popular need not necessarily be right or wise.

In all communities you find groups that behave badly. But you must understand them too.