We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

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

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

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

Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognise our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why?

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.

Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.

Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.

When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives.

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

If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.

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

Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.

For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.

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.

The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise... Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.

Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect. If only the real sense of education could be realized by each individual and carried forward in every field of human activity, the world will be so much a better place to live in.

Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.

Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.

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

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion.

Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

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

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

Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.

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.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

Science is global. Einstein's equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races.

Science has revealed that the human body is made up of millions and millions of atoms... For example, I am made up of 5.8x10 27 atoms.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

It's when children are 15, 16 or 17 that they decide whether they want to be a doctor, an engineer, a politician or go to the Mars or moon. That is the time they start having a dream, and that's the time you can work on them. You can help them shape their dreams.

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.

You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.

God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.

As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.

Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.

My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.

Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit.

There are a number of women who have brought about immense change in society.

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

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

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

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.

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?

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