The immediate is often the enemy of the ultimate.

I've never understood women who, because of their children, pose as victims and don't allow themselves any other activities.

I'm not ambitious. Not a bit.

What we do now, on the other hand...Don't think that I'm crazy about this kind of politics. It's no accident that I've done everything to keep my sons out of it, and so far I've succeeded. After independence I retired immediately from politics.

In India people can't stomach this attitude of mine, and when I say, 'Hurry up, let's get to the point,' they feel hurt.

Peace we want because there is another war to fight against poverty, disease and ignorance.

I think one should do what seems right. And if what seems right involves danger...well, one must risk the danger.