“in today’s world no country can be absolutely independent of another. It is a world of interdependence.”

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.

Russia does not and cannot have any political choice but democracy.

I believe the Japan-U.S. alliance is the only indispensable alliance, and I’d like to use my visit to further strengthen this relationship.

Russia is a part of the West and at the same time is a part of the Asia-Pacific.

The Russian people have their own cultural code, their own tradition.

Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

A healthy country is a happy country.

The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization.

I am ready to give everything for Japan.