Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigar and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the interval between them.

I would heartily welcome the union of East and West provided it is not based on brute force.

After one has been in prison, it is the small things that one appreciates: being able to take a walk whenever one wants, going into a shop and buying a newspaper, speaking or choosing to remain silent. The simple act of being able to control one's person.

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.

Your goodness is impediment in your way, so let your eyes be red with anger, and try to fight injustice with a firm hand.

I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.

The main task before India today is to consolidate herself into a well-knit and united power.

If any person raises his hand to strike down another on the ground of religion, I shall fight him till the last breath of my life, both as the head of the government and from the outside