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" Indians felt despondent about Indian governance. Changing that atmosphere of gloom was a very challenging task, and I faced many difficulties in rectifying the situation and bringing back confidence and hope. "

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" The diversity of India, of our civilization, is actually a thing of beauty, which is something we are extremely proud of. "

Narendra Modi

Beauty

Proud

Diversity

" America has absorbed people from around the world, and there is an Indian in every part of the world. This characterizes both the societies. Indians and Americans have co-existed in their natural temperament. "

" We will naturally pursue our goals on the strength of our own resources, skills and enterprise. But, we know that we will be more successful when we do this in partnership with the world. "

" One of the peculiarities of Delhi is that the term 'reform' is associated only with passing of laws in Parliament. In fact, the most important reforms are those needed, without new laws, at various level of the government, in work practices and procedures. "

" In order to fulfill the aspirations of masses, we have to sharpen the tool called the government machinery: we have to make it keen, more dynamic, and it is in this direction that we are working. "

Narendra Modi

Direction

Government

" 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. "

" The fault lines are shifting from the boundaries of nations into the web of our societies and the streets of our cities. And, terrorism and extremism are a global force that are larger than their changing names, groups, territories and targets. "

" Gujarat is the fourth state in the world where we have a separate climate-change department. "

" Indians invest more in Britain than in the rest of European Union combined. It is not because they want to save on interpretation costs, but because they find an environment that is welcoming and familiar. "

Narendra Modi

Environment

Rest

" My entire childhood was steeped in poverty. For me, poverty, in a way, was the first inspiration of my life, a commitment to do something for the poor. "

Narendra Modi

Commitment

Life

" We would like a stable policy framework, and whatever incentives and tax structures are there should be made known to investors upfront. There should be credibility, clarity and continuity in both policy formulation and its implementation. "

Narendra Modi

Clarity

Credibility

" I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism. "

" I doubt anyone else would have travelled as extensively as I have to meet the citizens of the country. "

" I don't carry the burden of the past or the madness of the future. I live in the present. "

" If you were to ask me to choose between democratic values and wealth, power, prosperity and fame, I will very easily and without any doubt choose democratic values. "

" Before I became a chief minister, I never thought that one day I'd be the chief minister. "

" Social media is reducing social barriers. It connects people on the strength of human values, not identities. "

" Much of India that we dream of still lies ahead of us: housing, power, water and sanitation for all; bank accounts and insurance for every citizen; connected and prosperous villages; and, smart and sustainable cities. "

" I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major decision. "

" It is my absolute belief that Indians have unlimited talent. I have no doubt about our capabilities. "

" People's blessings give you the power to work tirelessly. The only thing required is commitment. "

" I can say that out of 365 days, I manage to do yoga on at least 300 days. "

" E-governance is easy governance, effective governance, and also economic governance. E-governance paves the way for good governance. "

" Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality. "

" I have been a firm believer in the federal structure of our country as enshrined in the Constitution. "

" The world has crafted a beautiful balance of collective action - common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities. "

" Some people will have to be afraid. Those who plunder the nation, deliver injustice, will have to feel scared of me. And I am not afraid of admitting this. Government cannot be so lenient that it forgives them. "

Narendra Modi

Government

I Am

" The government's job is good governance for everybody. My government will make policies; if you fit into it, come on board, or stay where you are. My job is not to spoon-feed anyone. "

" We walk together, we move together, we think together, we resolve together, and together we take this country forward. "

" Even in this globalised world, London is still the standard for our times. The city has embraced the world's diversity and represents the finest in human achievements. "