“People had lost trust in governance. Getting back that trust, instilling a sense of hope and belief that good governance and development would be back on track, is my biggest achievement.”

People should beware of those who hail terrorists and play with the security of the country.

In a democracy, there should be representation from every field.

We want Congress to join the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) alliance.

The BJP has never considered its political opponents as enemies.

If terrorism tries to dent the security of this country and its sovereignty, we will give it a befitting reply.

Modiji is a BJP worker, and crores of karyakartas are proud of the fact that an ordinary worker has become a beloved personality in India and abroad.

Assess and then decide whether women who are in active politics and public life, like men, whether in this process they may not lose their importance and role as mothers, daughter, and sisters.

In my very first Cabinet meeting, I told my colleagues we must take on corruption, lawlessness, casteism, and the politics of appeasement.

Vegetarian food is actually good for the body.

Any person should have enough sense to know that a PM should have public support. Numbers should be with them.

A Hindu is interested in the welfare of all: not merely humans, but all living beings.

I don’t have a personal life. Whatever I have is for the country and society.

I am well aware of the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as I have had multiple stints as a member of Parliament. I know how politics works here.

Dalits are our brothers, but some of us do not embrace them like brothers. But when they go away and become Christians, some of us take pride in associating with them. This should stop.

Whenever the Ram temple is built, it will be by the BJP only.

In 2014, Modi’s name was there in the minds of people due to the good work he had done in Gujarat as chief minister. He made Gujarat one of the most developed states in India.

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.

I belong to the givers. I want to give a little happiness even if I haven’t had much for myself. Music has enriched my life and, hopefully – through me, a little – the public’s. If anyone left an opera house feeling more happy and at peace, I achieved my purpose.

I’m happy with the person I become.

My task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel–it is, before all, to make you see.

I just wanted to speak to the streets and give them motivation on making it out. Whatever situation they’re in, know that they can make do and have a better life.

There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation – veneer isn’t worth anything.

It is one of the enjoyments of retirement that you are able to drift through the day at your own pace, easy in the knowledge that you have put hard work and achievement behind you.

As a general rule, a reputation is built on manner as much as on achievement.