Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends. - Jawaharlal Nehru
A theory must be tempered with reality. - Jawaharlal Nehru
The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all. - Jawaharlal Nehru
The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction. - Jawaharlal Nehru
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. - Jawaharlal Nehru
I wish to declare with all earnestness that I do not want any religious ceremonies performed for me after my death. I do not believe in such ceremonies, and to submit to them, even as a matter of form, would be hypocrisy and an attempt to delude ourselves and others. - Jawaharlal Nehru
Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit - Jawaharlal Nehru
Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes. - Jawaharlal Nehru
Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people. - Jawaharlal Nehru
A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action. - Jawaharlal Nehru
There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. - Jawaharlal Nehru
Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will. - Jawaharlal Nehru