We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries...I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind.
Lal Bahadur ShastriThe preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.
Lal Bahadur ShastriThat loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives.
Lal Bahadur ShastriIndia will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.
Lal Bahadur Shastri