"Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people."

"We will naturally pursue our goals on the strength of our own resources, skills and enterprise. But, we know that we will be more successful when we do this in partnership with the world."

"A sarcastic person is a person who is not only witty but also wise."

"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind."

"To regret one’s own experiences is to arrest one’s own development. To deny one’s own experiences is to put a lie into the lips of one’s own life. It is no less than a denial of the soul."