There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.

India is known for its sobriety and wisdom, balanced and sensible thinking. We need strong institutions and we need good governance in the country.

Women have talent and intelligence but due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality.

All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny.

Five years ago, when I was elected, I had the feeling that the president doesn't have much to do. I've realized, though, that this is not a rubber-stamp position.

It is an ideology born out of hatred and its adherents belong to no religion, culture or civilisation.

India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both the government and the Opposition.

This post of President is a Constitutional post. It is the duty of everyone, all citizens to see that they respect the post... the institution of President.

India seeks to be a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council... things like this don't happen automatically, you need constant dialogue and discussion with the world.

I’m on a long journey around and through myself...

Writing humor for me is more like a watchful-ness. You have to watch. When you say something funny, or someone else does, it's more like you wait for the piece.

Critics like Elvis Costello because critics are like Elvis Costello.

Blessed is the match consumed in kindling flame Blessed is the flame that burns in the secret fastness of the heart

With each one of my films, I'm exploring one of my own issues and I try to expose myself a little in the film.

The FBI has long been a part of the security for the nation's banks because bank robberies have been a priority

Japanese is a baby talk - very, very hard to read, very, very, easy to talk. ... A very faint kind of language.

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

I really don't like coke. It's so gross and so dark. It's like, what are you, from the '90s? Ew.

Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.