Manmohan Singh

“The path of development is a long and arduous one. There are no shortcuts to success.”

“I have to take into account the fact that I am the prime minister of a coalition government.”

“History will be kinder to me than the contemporary media and the opposition parties in Parliament.”

“We are a country of a billion people with a billion problems, but also a billion opportunities.”

“There are some things which are not just for sale. The honour of the country is not for sale.”

“I am not the first prime minister to be silent. I am not a magician. I do not have a magic wand.”

“In a democracy, there will be criticism. I am not afraid of criticism.”

“A corrupt government is an inefficient government.”

“The fruits of growth must be shared by all.”

“India is a land of many religions and many languages. We must celebrate this diversity.”

“Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.”

“I have no vested interest in office. I am here to do a job.”

“We must learn from our mistakes and move forward.”

“The nation's security is our primary concern.”