Young men and women are to build up a strong character. A nation's greatness was reflected in the character of the people. If it was sullied by selfishness, such a people could not prosper or achieve great things. Selfishness had its place in life as everyone had to look to his own needs and that of his family, but it could not made the be-all and end-all of life.

A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.

I am mortal. I want the nation to get used to freedom before I die.

The nation is divided, half patriots and half traitors, and no man can tell which from which.

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?

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.