Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own

Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

 When I am overcome by an inflated ego, I think of the lofty mountains.

Some appointments end up in disappointment.

The last moment is past; this moment is present; and, the next moment will be future. The past, present, and future change with every tick of the clock.

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.

I want to put a ding in the universe.

We make war that we may live in peace.

Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; The way you play it is free will.

Everyone here has the sense that right now is one of those moments when we are influencing the future.