True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.

There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to right or left. Our way is straight and clear—the building up of a socialist democracy at home with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations.

The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.

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.

Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication.

India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.

Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.