India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.

There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.

India is known for its sobriety and wisdom, balanced and sensible thinking. We need strong institutions and we need good governance in the country.

Women have talent and intelligence but due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality.

All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny.

Five years ago, when I was elected, I had the feeling that the president doesn't have much to do. I've realized, though, that this is not a rubber-stamp position.

It is an ideology born out of hatred and its adherents belong to no religion, culture or civilisation.

Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both the government and the Opposition.

This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post... the institution of President.

India seeks to be a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council... things like this don't happen automatically, you need constant dialogue and discussion with the world.

If you do darshan (worship) of the one who has both stillness in his eyes and chit prasannta (blissful state of chit)

Fear of the unknown and resentment bring stress.

Split-second decision-making sets winners apart from losers.

Sometimes, though, we let ourselves get so used to being 'fine' that we lose track of how 'not fine' we are.

Some thoughts always find us young and keep us so. Such a thought is the love of the universal and eternal beauty.

Inner beauty is for amateurs.

Poetry must be simple, sensuous, or impassioned.

Repose demands for its expression the implied capability of its opposite,--energy.

There must be a priority of values in all our lives.

I won't read novels while writing novels.