Self-respect knows no considerations.

Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them.

Everyone who wills can hear the inner voice. It is within everyone.

An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous. 

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.

Landslides, cloudbursts, and what not—the hill folks have to contend with more than their share of woes.

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

I've done a lot of things I'm not proud of, such as getting my girlfriend pregnant when I was 23 and the way I handled that.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.

Religion is a matter of faith. Science has to face challenges at every step.

I don't like to repeat success, I like to go on to other things.

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.