Statesman

One of the more difficult tasks for me as president was to decide on the issue of confirming capital punishment awarded by courts... to my surprise... almost all cases which were pending had a social and economic bias.

In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime.

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.

If we are not free, no one will respect us.

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers.

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.

The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.

To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue.

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.

God is everywhere.

I love the sea.

I have met 18 million youth, and each wants to be unique.

For me, there are two types of people: the young and the experienced.

The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.

The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.

English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese.

India's trade deficit is because of excess of import over exports.

India should walk on her own shadow - we must have our own development model.