A Legacy Of Wisdom: Manmohan Singh's Top Quotes That Continue To Inspire.
As India bids farewell to its former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, we remember his profound impact on the country’s economy, politics and social fabric.
Through his quotes, we gain insight into his vision, values and leadership style. Here, we delve into some of his most notable quotes which continue to inspire and guide us to enlightenment and integrity.
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Dr Singh’s quotes reflect his commitment to democratic values, inclusivity and responsible governance. He emphasised the importance of working together, saying, “I believe all societies, all thriving societies of the future are going to be multicultural societies”. His leadership style was characterised by humility, as evident in his statement, “I’m a small person put in this big chair”.
As a renowned economist, Dr Manmohan Singh’s quotes offer valuable insights into India’s economic growth and development.
He believed in the power of economic liberalisation, stating, “We got government off the backs of the people of India, particularly off the backs of India’s entrepreneurs”.
He also stressed the need for inclusive growth, saying, “Meaningful solutions to the problems of mass poverty that prevails in India I believe can only be found in the framework of an expanding economy”.
He spoke out against communal violence, saying, “But if by ‘strong Prime Minister‘, you mean that you preside over a mass massacre of innocent citizens on the streets of Ahmedabad, that is the measure of strength, I do not believe that sort of strength this country needs, least of all, in its Prime Minister“.
Other Top Quotes of Dr Manmohan Singh
“I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media, or for that matter, the Opposition parties in Parliament.”
“When the world is breaking up into fragments, and fragments clash with fragments, surrendering all sense and purpose of living for the larger humanity, it is the humanity which seeks transcendence from narrow limits and boundaries.”
“It will be a disaster if Modi becomes Prime Minister of India.”
“Modiji is the first prime minister to lower the dignity of public discourse, and thereby the gravity of the office of the prime minister. No prime minister in the past has uttered such hateful, unparliamentary and coarse terms, meant to target either a specific section of the society or the Opposition.”
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“India is now wide awake. We shall prevail. We shall overcome.”
“… it (demonetisation) is a monumental management failure. And in fact, it is a case of organised loot and legalised plunder.”
“As far as I am concerned, I can say in all humility that I have not used my public office to enrich myself, to enrich my family or my friends.”
“No power on Earth can stop an idea whose time has come”
“Well, if I can succeed in normalising relations between India and Pakistan as they should prevail between two normal states, I will consider my job well done.”
