In fact the communists gained strength in India when the people thought my party was moving to the right. And they were correct.

There are only moments of happiness - from contentment to ecstacy.

The question before the advanced nations is not whether they can afford to help the developing nations, but whether they can afford not to do so.

If we offer something to Bangladesh, it's obvious that Bangladesh is offering something to us. And why shouldn't Bangladesh be able to keep its promises? Economically it's full of resources and can stand on its feet. Politically it seems to me led by trained people. The refugees who took shelter here are going home.

Life is always full of dangers and I don't think one should avoid dangers.

I'm trained to difficulties; difficulties can't be eliminated from life.

Without peace there can be no prosperity for any people, rich or poor. And yet, there can be no peace without erasing the harshness of the growing contrast between the rich and the poor.