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 ShastriTrue democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.
Lal Bahadur ShastriWe believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.
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 ShastriThe rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.
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 Shastri