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

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.

To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

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.

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.

I'm trained to difficulties; difficulties can't be eliminated from life.

I was a perfect housewife. Being a mother has always been the job I liked best. Absolutely.