To put up with. . . distortions and to stick to one's guns come what may - this is the. . . gift of leadership.

What faith can you place in a general or a soldier who lacks resolution and determination, who says, 'I shall keep guard as long as I can'?

A thousand candles can be lighted from the flame of one candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness can be spread without diminishing that of yourself.

Roving dogs do not indicate the civilisation or compassion of the society. They betray on the country the ignorance and lethargy of its members.

There goes my people. I must follow them, for I am their leader.

Make injustice visible.

Nothing in the Shastra, which is manifestly contrary to universal truths and morals, can stand.