“Play the hand you’re dealt.”

The purely agitational attitude is not good enough for a detailed consideration of a subject.

When the present is full of gloom, the past becomes haven of refuge that provides relief and inspiration.

The boundaries of democracy have to be widened so as to include economic equality also. This is the great revolution through which we are all passing.

The ambition of the greatest men of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye. That may be beyond us, but so long as there are tears and suffering, so long our work will not be over.

Do not advise too much: do the job yourself. This is the only advice you can give to others. Do it and others will follow.

It is only too easy to make suggestions and later try to escape the consequences of what we say.

Poverty anywhere is a danger to prosperity everywhere.

America is a country no one should go to for the first time.

Blood and tears are going to be our lot, whether we like them or not. Our blood and tears will flow; maybe the parched soil of India needs them so that the fine flower of freedom may grow again.

In the name of religion many great and fine deeds have been performed. In the name of religion also, thousands and millions have been killed, and every possible crime has been committed.

A tyrst with destiny – A the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awaken to life and Freedom.

India cannot sit on the fence anymore. It may have to make a choice. Either way it is going face problems.

The person who talks most of his own virtue is often the least virtuous.

A country is known by the way it treats its animals.

Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.

Success often comes to those who dare to act. It seldom goes to the timid who are ever afraid of the consequences.

I prefer other people to make judgments about the way I play and to characterize me, rather me describe myself.

Little by little, I’m getting better all the time. I’ve not lost the passion to play.

I always had the same style of play. I didn’t really worry about people kicking me.

A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can’t play the part of a wise man.

Puberty was very vague. I literally locked myself in a room and played guitar.

We all have time, priorities play a role.

Life is like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.

I don’t think you should be too absolutist about what you play and what you don’t play.