That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties and this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
The emphasis on religion as a basis of defining majorities and minorities in a secular state is quite misplaced and contradiction in terms.You all understand, I am sure, that religion does not aim at dividing. On the other hand, all true religions have a basic unity. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation or others, not us to degarde our countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world. – Lal Bahadur Shastri
The basic idea of governance, as I see it is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals. – Lal Bahadur Shastri