Manmohan Singh Quotations | Page 3

We need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

What we need is a dialogue amongst civilizations.

India was a late comer to industrialization, and as such, we have contributed very little to the accumulation of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. But we are determined to be part of the solution to the problem.

Life is never free of contradictions

I do believe that the future of civilization belongs to those who would lay emphasis on working together instead of talking about clash of civilizations.

The Indian economy grew at 5.5 percent, but if you look at the last 30 years - for example, 1960 to 1985 - the progress made by East Asian countries was phenomenal. In a single generation they had been able to transform the character of their economy. They were able to get rid of chronic poverty.

I sincerely believe what happens in India has, I think, lessons, morals for the future evolution of humankind in the 21st century.

No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come.

Ethical and responsible behavior needs to become the cornerstone of corporate behavior

I am convinced the entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian people, if allowed to express itself freely in the marketplace, India will be all right.

No nation, no society, no community can hold its head high and claim to be part of the civilized world if it condones the practice of discriminating against one half of humanity represented by women.

The Indian economy grew at 5.5 percent, but if you look at the last 30 years - for example, 1960 to 1985 - the progress made by East Asian countries was phenomenal. In a single generation they had been able to transform the character of their economy. They were able to get rid of chronic poverty.