Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?

Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.

We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.

Small aim is a crime have great aim.

One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.

My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.

For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.

Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

All wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence.