Jawaharlal Nehru

"Time is not something to be wasted, for it is the substance of life itself."

"A person thinking of posterity is only thinking of himself."

"Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice."

"To seek beauty is the birth of a beautiful life."

"The test of one's civilization is the test of kindness and consideration of others."

"Only through conflict and struggle do we learn and grow."

"Our inheritance is not just material things, but ideas and dreams."

"The real strength of a nation is its people, not its weapons."

"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

"In moments of solitude, we find our truest selves."

"The power of love is greater than the love of power."

"Work is the greatest dignifier of human existence."

"Truth is like the sun; it can be temporarily blocked, but never permanently defeated."

"Adventure is not found in maps, but in the human heart."

"Imagination is more powerful than mere knowledge."

"A healthy body houses a healthy mind."

"Money is a tool, not a master; use it wisely or be enslaved by it."

"War is the failure of diplomacy and the triumph of barbarism."

"The music of a nation is the expression of its soul."

"Patience is not passive; it is active resilience."

"Death teaches us the value of life more than any philosophy can."

"Friendship demands equality and mutual respect above all else."

"The happiness we pursue is often the happiness we already possess."

"Knowledge without wisdom is like a sword in the hands of a child."

"The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear."

"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."

"Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another."

"The person who runs away from his responsibilities is not truly living; he is merely existing."

"An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it."

"To be in good health and to enjoy the company of friends - these are the greatest gifts life can bestow."