“Quiet diplomacy is far more effective than public posturing.”
“I have a vision of India: an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want.”
“Victory and defeat are a part of life, which are to be viewed with equanimity.”
“The regional parties have emerged as a strong force, and they, too, deserve a place in national politics.”
“If India is not secular, then India is not India at all.”
“No guns but only brotherhood can resolve the problems.”
“For development, peace is essential.”
“Indian democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics.”
"Terrorism has become a festering wound. It is an enemy of humanity."
"We believe in equal respect for all faiths."