Shayri Quotes

Ain’t I a woman?

To live is the rarest thing in the world.

Most people exist,

that is all.

No man ever steps in the same river twice,

for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.

Unless India stands up

to the world,

no one will respect us.

In this world,

fear has no place.

Only strength respects strength.

There is no Hindu,

there is no Muslim,

so whose path shall we follow?

The path of Truth.

Don't say the old lady screamed.

Bring her on and let her scream.

Be inspired by others,

but never imitate them.

Success is not a good teacher, failure makes you humble

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.

Instructions for living a life: Pay attention.

Be astonished.

Tell about it.

Laughter is not at all

a bad beginning for

a friendship, and

it is far the best

ending for one.

The President's post should not be politicised.

Once a president is elected,

he is above politics.

Nothing stinks like the denial of your own feelings.

Wherever the invitation of men or your own occasions lead you,

speak the very truth,

as your life and conscience teach it,

and cheer the waiting,

fainting hearts of men with new hope and new revelation.

Above anything else,

I hate to lose.

Empty your mind, be formless,

shapeless—like water.

Deep into that darkness peering,

long I stood there wondering, fearing, doubting,

dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.

Beauty is truth's smile when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror.

Failure at some point in your life is inevitable,

but giving up is unforgivable.

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters

cannot be trusted with important matters.