Quotes from Narendra Modi

Nation is one. We will not work for Hindus or Muslims, we will work for the people of India.

Dreams must be steady (Sthir). When dreams are steady, they take form of determination (Sankalp) and when you combine them hard-work, they turn into accomplishments (Siddhi)!

The world does not run on the number of certificates one has, but on the skills our hands have. Let the youth dream big and aim for the sky. The work of a government should be to open doors.

It is every Indian's dream that J&K is happy & there is prosperity. We have to work for this, be it in power or not in power.

Jan Dhan Yojana is at the core of our philosophy of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' & we will work towards its success.

The work to eradicate corruption must begin from the top. It is spread like termite in our country. We have to work at all levels to eradicate corruption

Since Day 1, we have maintained that ours is a Government dedicated to the poor and will continue to work dedicatedly for the welfare of the poor.

Desire +Stability = Resolution, Resolution +Hard work=success

I can promise you. If you work 12 hours, I will work for 13. If you work 14 hours, I will work for 15 hours. Why? Because I am not a 'pradhan mantri', but a 'pradhan sevak'.

The young generation of today is globally connected. They want to live in an equitable and efficient India. We have to be ready for this, and work for this.

When I see the poor in India, it reminds me of the work that I have to do for them.

I want to work for the poor in my country.

Philosophically, I feel that India will progress only if we work as teams.

In fact, the most important reforms are those needed, without new laws, at various levels of Government, in work practices and procedures.

Gujarat, with its all inclusive, sustainable and rapid growth, is emerging as a globally preferred place to live in and to do business.

What is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business.

I recently assured Public Sector Banks they will have total autonomy in taking business decisions.

We should not look at terrorism from the nameplates - which group they belong to, what is their geographical location, who are the victims. These individual groups or names will keep changing. Today you are looking at the Taliban or ISIS; tomorrow you might be looking at another name.

We should not look at terrorism from the nameplates - which group they belong to, what is their geographical location, who are the victims. These individual groups or names will keep changing.

When I came to Delhi and noticed an insider view, I felt what it was, and I was surprised to see it. It seemed as if dozens of separate governments are running at the same time in one main government. It appeared that everyone has its own fiefdom.

Information, education, skills, healthcare, livelihood, financial inclusion, small and village enterprises, opportunities for women, conservation of natural resources, distributed clean energy - entirely new possibilities have emerged to change the development model.

Peace can only thrive when the climate is right. We remain open to bilateral dialogue with Pakistan on all outstanding issues in an environment free from terrorism and violence.

Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.

'Dignity of Labour' is a subject to be learnt from Australia!