| Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. |
| A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people. |
| A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. |
| For they who serve their country, nothing is impossible. |
| Love always elevates the character of man. It never lowers him, provided love be love. |
| I am a man and all that affects mankind concerns me. |
| Lovers, Lunatics and poets are made of same stuff. |
| This is not the time to marry. My country is calling me. I have taken a vow to serve the country with my heart and soul. |
| I have altogether failed to comprehend as to how undue pride or vain-gloriousness could ever stand in the way of a man believing in God. |
| Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. |
