Top 818 Quotes & Sayings by Narendra Modi - Page 2
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Last updated on November 14, 2024.
I have been into social work since 45 years, and at an average, every day for one or two hours, I have been engaging in social discourses. It is not a small thing.
If I had chosen the populist course, it would have been a breach of the trust placed in me by the people.
I have worked hard since my childhood and worked as a labourer. I put my mind and heart into it.
International summits and organisations like WTO take decisions, which will bind us, and if we are not present in such summits, we may be hurt by the decisions taken.
I will only say that many freedom fighters of India found their calling in the institutions of Britain. And many makers of modern India, including several of my distinguished predecessors, from Jawaharlal Nehru to Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed through their doors.
I believe that a government has only one religion - India first. A government has only one holy book - our Constitution. A government has only one kind of devotion - towards nation.
Nobody is above the law. Imagine if there allegations against Modi and he is the Prime Minister. Should the case not be pursued just because he has become the PM. It should not be so that it should be stopped. I am not above the law.
I doubt anyone else would have travelled as extensively as I have to meet the citizens of the country.
When you think of the exponential speed and scale of expansion of social media or a service, you have to believe that it is equally possible to rapidly transform the lives of those who have long stood on the margins of hope.
I have spoken about inflation, unemployment, farmers' problems, security, etc. I keep talking about these issues. I seek answers from the Indian government.
I believe you never get tired by doing work. You get tired when you don't work. When you clean your house, you don't get tired; it gives you satisfaction.
If I am judged for my work, many myths about me as an autocrat or otherwise would become clearer. I feel false propaganda will not last, and truth will ultimately prevail.
Indians felt despondent about Indian governance. Changing that atmosphere of gloom was a very challenging task, and I faced many difficulties in rectifying the situation and bringing back confidence and hope.
I believe growth should be constant, sustained and inclusive. It's only meaningful if these three things are there. Otherwise they're just economic figures.
Even after Independence, we have had to face the poison of casteism and communalism. How long these evils will continue? Whom does it benefit?
The diversity of India, of our civilization, is actually a thing of beauty, which is something we are extremely proud of.
Canada is rich in hydrocarbons and other natural resources... India's requirements and Canada's surplus are a perfect match.
I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision.
So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the constitution of India. My government will not tolerate or accept any discrimination based on caste, creed and religion.
A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.
We want to free our citizens from the burden of excessive paper documents in every office. We want paperless transactions. We will set up a digital locker for every citizen to store personal documents that can be shared across departments.
When the party gives me a responsibility, I must do it with complete dedication. God has given me the ability, which I utilise to its optimum.
Our country does not believe in the concept of your God and my God. We believe that all gods are one. We have different ways of accepting Him. All ways lead to Him.
Some people will have to be afraid. Those who plunder the nation, deliver injustice, will have to feel scared of me. And I am not afraid of admitting this. Government cannot be so lenient that it forgives them.
In every walk of life, you must have leaders. An education in the spiritual world, in the labor field, in the agricultural field, we must have leaders.
One of the peculiarities of Delhi is that the term 'reform' is associated only with passing of laws in Parliament. In fact, the most important reforms are those needed, without new laws, at various level of the government, in work practices and procedures.
Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA.
I can say that out of 365 days, I manage to do yoga on at least 300 days.
Indians invest more in Britain than in the rest of European Union combined. It is not because they want to save on interpretation costs, but because they find an environment that is welcoming and familiar.
The world has crafted a beautiful balance of collective action - common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities.
America has absorbed people from around the world, and there is an Indian in every part of the world. This characterizes both the societies. Indians and Americans have co-existed in their natural temperament.
I found that the corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds.
I will meet my countrymen. I understand only one language: that they are my countrymen, they are my brothers. You may see with whatever colour you want; Modi will not go into that colour.
The world may be driven by the same ancient impulses. We will continue to see human struggles and successes. We will witness human glory and tragedies.
Much of India that we dream of still lies ahead of us: housing, power, water and sanitation for all; bank accounts and insurance for every citizen; connected and prosperous villages; and, smart and sustainable cities.
We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest.
The progress of India is the destiny of one-sixth of humanity. And it will also mean a world more confident of its prosperity and more secure about its future.
In order to fulfill the aspirations of masses, we have to sharpen the tool called the government machinery: we have to make it keen, more dynamic, and it is in this direction that we are working.
We have to build the capacity of our institutions, employees and workers. Our regulatory environment has not been encouraging to research, innovation and enterprise.
My entire childhood was steeped in poverty. For me, poverty, in a way, was the first inspiration of my life, a commitment to do something for the poor.
India does not need to become anything else. India must become only India. This is a country that once upon a time was called the golden bird.
When I came to Delhi and noticed an insider view, I felt what it was, and I was surprised to see it. It seemed as if dozens of separate governments are running at the same time in one main government. It appeared that everyone has its own fiefdom.
My mother is not educated but keeps in touch with world events through news on TV.
The alliance in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most important developments on the contemporary political scene.
Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements.
We should remain students for lifetime. You should be ready and yearn to learn from every moment of life. The basic elements of life need to be associated with learning. The learning process should be a part of your DNA.
If you read the biography of any great man, you will always notice two things: His mother's contribution in his progress and his teacher's contribution in his growth and development.
With the gun you can make the earth red but if you have a plough you can make the earth green.
I challenge the challenges. I like to face the problems. I don't run away from them. Whatever loss I have to face it, I face it.
It' easy to find information on Google guru but that's not equal to gaining knowledge.
By getting an opportunity to serve society, we get a chance to repay our debt.
Don't dream to be something but rather dream to do something great.
Good governance depends on ability to take responsibility by both administration as well as people.
Hard work never brings fatigue. It brings satisfaction
The importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.
Religion and faith are very personal matters. So far as the government is concerned, there is only one holy book, which is the Constitution of India.
If you are determined nothing can stop you from determining your dreams.
An opportunity to work is good luck for me. I put my soul into it. Each such opportunity opens the gates for the next one.
Mind is never a problem. Mindset is
Each one of us has both; good and evil virtues. Those who decide to focus on the good ones succeed in life.
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