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.
Lal Bahadur ShastriWe believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.
Lal Bahadur ShastriWe 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 ShastriAmong the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.
Lal Bahadur Shastri