I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.

When I took over as president, I studied the Constitution, and the more I studied it, the more I realised that it does not prevent the president of India from giving the nation a vision. So when I went and presented this vision in Parliament and in legislative assemblies; everyone welcomed it, irrespective of party affiliations.

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers.

India has to be transformed into a developed nation, a prosperous nation and a healthy nation, with a value system.

I was willing to accept what I couldn't change.

India can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also.

If we are not free, no one will respect us.

I'm not an expert on the arms race.