“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.”

The question before the advanced nations is not whether they can afford to help the developing nations, but whether they can afford not to do so.

I don’t see the world as something divided between right and left.

There are only moments of happiness – from contentment to ecstacy.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.

We would rather starve than sell our national honor.

I think one should do what seems right. And if what seems right involves danger well, one must risk the danger.

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

Difficulties can’t be eliminated from life. Individuals will always have them, countries will always have them. The only thing is to accept them, if possible overcome them, otherwise to come to terms with them. It’s all right to fight, yes, but only when it’s possible.

For me the only point that has remained unchanged through the years is that in India there is still so much poverty.

Popularity is not a gurantee of quality.

As a nation, I believe we’ve acquired faith in ourselves.

Without peace there can be no prosperity for any people, rich or poor. And yet, there can be no peace without erasing the harshness of the growing contrast between the rich and the poor.

You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.

Nothing that is worthwhile is ever easy.

To bear many children is considered not only a religious blessing but also an investment. The greater their number, some Indians reason, the more alms they can beg.

No better feeling than holding that little finger and asking her about her day.

There comes a point where you stop trying to make others feel good about who you are and just want to feel good about yourself.

I’m brave in feeling, if nothing else.

I want my films to do the talking. I feel if people have to understand me better, I should do more good films. I just want them to know me through my films.

My day feels too damn organized, you should come over tonight and make a mess out of me.

Whatever makes you feel the sun from the inside out chase that.

I started dancing first, but felt I could also tell my story through my music.

He stares at me and I know, I know for once that I mean the world to someone.