People avoid action. Often because they are afraid of the consequences, for action means risk and danger. Danger seems terrible from a distance; it is not so bad if you have a close look at it

Socialism is... not only a way of life, but a certain scientific approach to social and economic problems.

Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles.

The boundaries of democracy have to be widened so as to include economic equality also. This is the great revolution through which we are all passing.

Most things, except agriculture, can wait

Science and technology have freed humanity from many burdens and given us this new perspective and great power. This power can be used for the good of all. If wisdom governs our actions; but if the world is mad or foolish, it can destroy itself just when great advances and triumphs are almost without its grasp.

Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge... At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.