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Quotes by Leader

"Partition is bad. But whatever is past is past. We have only to look to the future."


"The deeper the experience of an absence of meaning - in other words, of absurdity - the more energetically meaning is sought."


"If it were necessary to give the briefest possible definition of imperialism, we should have to say that imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism."

"Not being beautiful was the true blessing. Not being beautiful forced me to develop my inner resources. The pretty girl has a handicap to overcome."

"An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts."

"Not suffering another existence is reaching the Way."

"India seeks an Asia of shared prosperity, where the success of one nation becomes the strength of the other. Growth must be more inclusive within and across nations. This is not only the obligation of national governments, but also a regional responsibility. Above all, India's progress will be an Asian success story. And, it will help make our Asian dream a bigger reality."

"On embarking to return we could perceive no sign of One Tree Island; and as we swept down towards the sea the leafy top of a tree seen in the clear water under the boat was the only evidence of its existence; though a few hours ago it had formed so prominent an object."

"Never be so busy as not to think of others."


"Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good."


"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few."

"You may be sure that the Americans will commit all the stupidities they can think of, plus some that are beyond imagination."

"Whenever an Indian goes to any part of the world and makes a difference there, we feel proud."

"Unionization, as opposed to communism, presupposes the relation of employment; it is based upon the wage system and it recognizes fully and unreservedly the institution of private property and the right to investment profit."

"Your friendship is our honour; your dreams are our duty. India's capacity may be limited, but our commitment is without limits. Our resources may be modest, but our will is boundless."

"Resolutely train yourself to attain peace."

"Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred."

"If I had no sense of humor I should long ago have committed suicide."

"It may well be that we will have to repent in this generation. Not merely for the vitriolic words and the violent actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence and indifference of the good people who sit around and say, "Wait on time."

"Today, we are not just launching a project that will irrigate land and light up homes. We are reviving a region, restoring hope, renewing life and redefining Afghanistan's future. The dam is a generator not just of electricity but also of optimism and belief in the future of Afghanistan."

"We did not hesitate to call our movement an army. But it was a special army, with no supplies but its sincerity, no uniform but its determination, no arsenal except its faith, no currency but its conscience."

"We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back."

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

"In no way can sport be considered a luxury object."

"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."
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