Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.

The preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.

We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.

True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.

The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.

We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and deter-mination as we fought against aggression.

That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives.

India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.

The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.

The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies - Poverty, unemployment.

Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.

If I'm moving too fast or coming on too hard...

It's not easy for the average family to ensure that their child receives a quality education. And the federal government is not making it any easier.

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

If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together.

What kind of thoughtless creep would burn a book?

I'm developing a mild rash at the idea of "plugging" anything, because it's not how I roll.

Few people have courage enough to appear as good as they really are. Most people confuse greatness with power, despite the fact that greatness has nothing to do with power.

At school, I was this tomboy kid who just loved to hang out with her friends and learn curse words, trying to fit in with the cool kids and defending all the kids who got picked on.

Man will ever stand in need of man.