"Quiet diplomacy is far more effective than public posturing."
"It is easy to win elections by raising slogan of “garibi hatao” but slogans do not remove poverty."
"Truth cannot be hidden for fear that somebody would exploit it."
"You can change friends but not neighbors."
"Our words, actions, and diplomatic efforts should be aimed at trying to achieve pragmatic goals rather than creating rhetorical effect."
"The main asset of Indian democracy is that we have always prioritised the country before partisanship."
"Triumph and failure are inevitable parts of life that must be accepted with grace."