"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."

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

"Civilization is human rights, it is the path of setting man free from men, phobia, to survive it, we must cultivate the science of human relationships."

"I should infinitely prefer a book."

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