"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."

"Information, education, skills, healthcare, livelihood, financial inclusion, small and village enterprises, opportunities for women, conservation of natural resources, distributed clean energy - entirely new possibilities have emerged to change the development model."

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

"I believe that non-violence is the greatest force in the hands of mankind."

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

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