"So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the constitution of India. My government will not tolerate or accept any discrimination based on caste, creed and religion."

"I believe that a government has only one religion - India first. A government has only one holy book - our Constitution. A government has only one kind of devotion - towards nation."

"For my whole life, my favorite activity was reading. It's not the most social pastime."

"I should infinitely prefer a book."

"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect."

"My greatest ambition is to have a career without becoming a career woman."