August 16 Quotes
51 quotes in this collection
"Victory and defeat are a part of life, which are to be viewed with equanimity. Words of ambition and courage that transcend politics."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems. A quiet truth behind the complexities of governance."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"I have a vision of India: an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want. Let this resolute wisdom guide your pursuit of national service."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"The reality is that international institutions like the UN can only be as effective as its members allow it to be. An enduring thought from a poet-prime minister."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"India is not a piece of land but a living entity. This powerful statement forged a legacy of national unity."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Our aim may be as high as the endless sky, but we should have a resolve in our minds to walk ahead, hand-in-hand, for victory will be ours. A timeless strategy that brought progress to the nation."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Every state must deny sanctuary and financial support to terrorist organizations. Words of ambition and courage that transcend politics."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations. A quiet truth behind the complexities of governance."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"We believe in equal respect for all faiths. Let this resolute wisdom guide your pursuit of national service."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Quiet diplomacy is far more effective than public posturing. This remains a core philosophy of Indian leadership."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Swayam ko badlo, desh badal jayega. (Change yourself, the country will change.) Such is the mindset of a true statesman."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"It is easy to win elections by raising slogans, but it is difficult to build the nation. A profound reflection from one of India's greatest leaders."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"I would like that no citizen of the state feels alone and helpless. The entire nation is with them. Such is the mindset of a true statesman."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Let us resolve that the 21st century will be India's century. A profound reflection from one of India's greatest leaders."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"We want to grow and we want to help others grow. This political wisdom still echoes across modern diplomacy."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Truth cannot be hidden for fear that somebody would exploit it. Such is the mindset of a true statesman."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Victory and defeat are a part of life, which are to be viewed with equanimity. A profound reflection from one of India's greatest leaders."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems. This political wisdom still echoes across modern diplomacy."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"I have a vision of India: an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want. An enduring thought from a poet-prime minister."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Global interdependence today means that economic disasters in developing countries could create a backlash on developed countries. This powerful statement forged a legacy of national unity."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation. A timeless strategy that brought progress to the nation."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"Empowering the individual means empowering the nation. And empowerment is best served through rapid economic growth with rapid social change. Words of ambition and courage that transcend politics."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee"We are unnecessarily wasting our precious resources in wars... if we must wage war, we have to do it on unemployment, disease, poverty, and backwardness. A quiet truth behind the complexities of governance."
-- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
