Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a name that evokes great respect, admiration and love among the masses in India. He was one of India’s most beloved Prime Minister. He stood as an iconic leader who served as a statesman and led his country with greatest distinction.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25th December, 1924 in Gwalior. He was a member of parliament for four decades. He was elected 10 times to the Lok Sabha and 2 times to Rajya Sabha.

A great orator, poet and leader of masses, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a charming influence on anyone and everyone he met. He was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award in 2015.

He inspired generations of Indians and people around the world. In the modern times, there has
never been a taller leader, who can embrace humanity with the highest ethics and moral standards.

When Atal Bihari Vajpayee made his first speech in Lok Sabha in 1957, he impressed the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru that he predicted that Vajypayee would someday become India’s Prime Minister.

Atal Bihari Vajypayee has left us, but his immortal presence and guiding light will illumine the path of Indians. His words will continue to inspire people to strive to their highest and work selflessly towards building a greater nation.

Here we relive quotes from the greatest leader of our times and cherish his eternal memories.

1. “Victory and defeat are a part of life, which are to be viewed with equanimity.”

2. “You can change friends but not neighbours.”

3. “No guns but only brotherhood can resolve the problems.”

4. “My Lord! Never give me such heights or rudeness that I fail to embrace unknown people.”

5. “In democracy, two fools can defeat one powerful person.”

6. “India has the sanction of her own past glory and future vision to become strong – in every
sense of the term.”

7. “Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care,
political participation and advancement of one’s own culture and social organisation.”

8. “Hard work never brings tiredness, it brings satisfaction.”

9. “For me, power was never an attraction.”

10. “I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of
honour in the comity of great nations.”