Die young, and I shall accept your death-but not if you have lived without glory, without being useful to your country, without leaving a trace of your existence: for that is not to have lived at all.

The sentiment of national honor is never more than half extinguished in the French. It takes only a spark to re-kindle it.

It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well.

The preservation of the spirit and faith of the Nation does, and will, furnish the highest justification for every sacrifice that we may make in the cause of national defense.

If anyone thinks Indian Muslims will dance to their tune, they are delusional. Indian Muslims will live for India. They will die for India. They will not want anything bad for India.

I still recalled the excitement and patriotic fervour in the town when Tiger Hill was won.