There is no greater power in heaven or on earth than the commitment to a dream.

I am not the ruler of Gujarat, I'm a servant of Gujarat. The environment in which I grew up, seva is treated as a dharma, not power.

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

If I am often seen at the theatre, people will cease to notice me.

The people must not be counted upon; they cry indifferently : "Long live the King!" and "Long live the Conspirators!" a proper direction must be given to them, and proper instruments employed to effect it.

A people unused to restraint must be led, they will not be drove.