“I learned very soon to get along by myself.”

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.

what is popular need not necessarily be right or wise.

There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten.

The sterilization of men is one method of birth control. The surest, most radical method. To you it seems dreadful. To me it seems that, properly applied, it’s by no means dreadful.

Learn silence. With the quiet serenity of a meditative mind, listen, absorb, transcribe, and transform.

Learn to laugh at your failures, smile at your wins and don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.

You will learn to believe that happiness is the aim in life when anger, fear & hurt aren’t welcome.

I appreciate all the ups and downs and all the lessons I’ve learned. We have had such a legendary run but somehow it’s still just the start.

I tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim, and now I am overwhelmed by this decent and good feeling.

No one gets out of this world alive, so the time to live, learn, care, share, celebrate, and love is now.

What we learn from History is that no one learns from History.

Don’t regret what is done in the past. Just focus on the present situation. And, start learning about the things that will help you in the Future.