There is no humiliation more abusive than hunger.

The government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to ensure that every Kashmiri lives with dignity having equal rights and equal opportunities.

Trickle-down theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the poor. We must lift those at the bottom so that poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India.

As Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, had said in Shakespeare's immortal words, 'I must be cruel only to be kind.

Our federal Constitution embodies the idea of modern India: it defines not only India but also modernity.

In our generation, the role models were Gandhi and Nehru. We revered them. They were venerated personalities. I read almost every speech of Nehru.

As Indians, we must of course learn from the past; but we must remain focused on the future. In my view, education is the true alchemy that can bring India its next golden age.

No problems are ever resolved by violence. It only aggravates the pain and the hurt on every side.

I personally believe that the office of the President of India is not to be sought. It is to be offered.

Indian president does not determine policy. Here President is not the policy maker. In the name of the president, the cabinet takes the policy decision.

India is content with itself, and driven by the will to sit on the high table of prosperity. It will not be deflected in its mission by noxious practitioners of terror.

It was like someone far away calling someone else’s name.

When I make a work, I often take it to the very edge of its collapse, and that's a very beautiful balance.

One of my major shortcomings - I'm vindictive. I don't know why that is. Even in petty things in my life I tend to strike back. It's a lot more pleasurable a sensation than feeling threatened.

You know, when someone prefers their own brother over you, it isn't a confidence booster.

Your history does not need to define your destiny.

Pitee renneth soone in gentil herte.

I've probably had my day in the sun. I think I've influenced a lot of comic book writers

Pause and remember - Stop procrastinating! Wishing is wonderful but action is what it takes to make it happen.

We must remember that as the centuries go by, time will pass.

You cannot live this life anymore without the ability to read.