“I did not get an opportunity to die for the country, but I have got an opportunity to live for the country.”

India is a democratic country & anyone can become a PM.

We belong to a tradition where we treat the entire universe as our family. For me, globalisation is the manifestation of nationalisation. There is no contradiction between the two.

Education does not mean knowledge (gyan) only, it also contains a life within it; it is not an arrangement, it is a duty. It is not merely a means of livelihood; it is the precious treasure of the noble tradition of giving, bestowing.

I haven’t done anything wrong that I need to make up for. I am what I am in front of the world.

Hard work never brings fatigue. It brings satisfaction.

We do not need men and women from other planets to develop India. Our people, our youth are skilled.

Anyone who believes he is bigger than the system is wrong.

If you read the biography of any great man, you will always notice two things: His mother’s contribution in his progress and his teacher’s contribution in his growth and development.

When approached right, citizens never fail to shoulder their responsibilities.

People say I am lucky. I am lucky indeed because what can be better luck than to have the blessings of 125 crore Indians.

Can we not wage a war and emerge victorious against poverty. Let us defeat poverty.

We, the present generation, have the responsibility to act as a trustee of the rich natural wealth for the future generations. The issue is not merely about climate change; it is about climate justice.

Unity in diversity is India’s strength. There is simplicity in every Indian. There is unity in every corner of India. This is our strength.

A teacher says “I am sowing the seeds of revolution.” At that time we cannot imagine how powerful the teacher is, but he certainly derives joy by fulfilling his duty.

Power is not just for TV sets and charging mobile phones. This electricity is critical to the industrial development of this area. If there is electricity, small scale industry will grow.

Allocating budgets will not suffice. We need to make focused efforts at developing the tribal belt of Gujarat