"The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."

"Somebody had said how only 15 paisa of the one rupee sent from the Centre reached the intended beneficiaries. The job of a leader isn't just to diagnose the disease but to treat it"

"People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment."

"The force of non-violence is stronger than the force of arms."

"You can't be unhappy when you are holding a cup of tea."

"I am not good at noticing when I'm happy, except in retrospect."