The sky, horizon, rainbow, and mirage are all illusions. The universe is full of illusions.

I am a humble but very earnest seeker after truth. 

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

The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult. 

We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty. 

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.

Wisdom is the landing pad of experience.

Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

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.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

Any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he is well dressed. There ain't much credit in that.