With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.

Age considers; youth ventures.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.

Friendship is evolving into a relationship of convenience.

When I do good I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion.

I can't pretend that I'm brave and that I can beat the whole world.

I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to not know what can't be done. 

Writing is my love. If you love something, you find a lot of time. I write for two hours a day, usually starting at midnight; at times, I start at 11.

In one word, this ideal is that you are divine.

 India is a geographical term. It is no more a united nation than the Equator. 

That's the good thing about being president, I can do whatever I want.