Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness

If we are not free, no one will respect us.

This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.

My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.

Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.

Today, India is a nuclear weapons state.

The President's post should not be politicised. Once a president is elected, he is above politics.