When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow-men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition is yet to be developed.

There is no man living that can not do more than he thinks he can. 

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

National interest and the interest of the people in power may be at loggerheads at times.

No sanction can stand against ignited minds.

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.

The kindness in our nature or behaviour can become the reason for our own defeat. So, with full rage in our eyes, we have to fight for the injustice which is happening to us.

Take a long breath, hold your breath for some time before releasing it each time,…that will enlarge your lungs a bit. A very useful tip for Corona times.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

Every time we've moved ahead in IBM, it was because someone was willing to take a chance, put his head on the block, and try something new. 

God may be subtle, but he isn't plain mean.