Lal Bahadur Shastri

We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.

I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.

There has no doubt to be fundamental research in science, but applied research is equally important for new improvements and changes in our techniques.

We cannot afford to spend millions and millions over nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.

We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.