"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."

"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."

"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday."

"I should infinitely prefer a book."

"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment."

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