Interesting quotes of Narendra Modi from his three-nation-tour in November 2014

Wherever Prime Minister Modi goes, he gets mammoth fan following, no wonder even his rivals call him the ‘pied piper'. Euphoria of Modi's rockstar reception at the United States of America had barely hushed up when it sailed across oceans to Australia, where again, Narendra Modi managed to win hearts, delight Aussies with his amazing sense of humor and revive the spirit of Indianness amongst the Indians who have made Australia their ‘karma Bhumi'.Be it the G20 Summit in Brisbane, or the Australian Parliament, Prime Minister Modi ensures that he leaves behind thoughts for people to ponder over. Even in Fiji, Modi's words of encouragement were rejuvenating for the tiny Island country.At Allphones Arena (Australia), people were thrilled to see him. It appeared as though the only disappointing bit of his speech was when he concluded it. Modi's connection was so powerful that no matter what he spoke, the crowd burst into applause and cheers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, did indeed leave behind thoughts that can be quoted extensively. Here are some interesting and thought provoking quotes of Modi from his three legged trip in the month of November:1. “I see no reason why India should stay behind. It is decided we will move ahead.” 2. “We did not get the opportunity to die for the nation or spend our youth in jail during the freedom struggle. But we can surely live for the nation.” 3. “Illness is a big burden on the poor. There is no greater service to the poor than focusing on cleanliness.”4. “Mother India has got 2,500 million arms of which 2000 million arms are of young people. They have dreams, they are full of energy, they have the capacity to etch things in stone.”5. “In Australia people speak with the same respect to a doctor as with a driver. This dignity of labour is something to learn from. In India the garbage collector is called the "kachchra wala". "But he in reality is removing the filth... our mentality needs to change."6. “The least we can do for Mahatma Gandhi is have a clean India.”7. “We are impressed by Australian speed as you are charmed by the Indian spin until of course Shane Warne came along!”8. “(As) the third head of the government you are listening to this week, I do not know how you are doing this. Maybe this is Prime Minister Abbott's way of shirtfronting you.”9. “We celebrate the legend of Bradman and the class of Tendulkar together.”10. “Australia will not be at the periphery of our vision, but at the centre of our thought.”11. “Today I have come to unite in spirit, as we were once by geography.”12. “India's "Look East" has now turned into "Act East Policy" 13. "A new era of economic development, industrialisation and trade has begun in India”14. “Come and participate in building India`s 100 smart cities and renewal of 500 cities.”15. “I personally lay great emphasis on people-to-people contacts. I would like to see increased contacts between students, youth, teachers, parliamentarians, diplomats, media, farmers, artists and experts.”16. “Excellencies, we pay a lot of attention to economic prosperity and protecting our environment. Do we pay the same attention to the security and safety of our youth?”17. “Asia`s future is bright, but it also faces many challenges. Our progress and prosperity depends on peace and stability in the region.”18. “There is wave of change in the world. New realities are emerging in the changed world. Globalisation is a fact of life. We are all affected by it and we have all benefited from it.”19. “Coming age would be the age of knowledge, and India would once again perform the role of "Visvaguru".”20. “No business is serious enough to keep an Australian and an Indian from discussing this great game (Cricket). “21. “A successful India will be a vast opportunity and a force of good for the world”22. “Democratic values connect us”23. “The oceans are our lifelines. But, we worry about its access and security in our part of the world more than ever before”24. “Mahatma Gandhi is as relevant today as he was during his time.25. “On October 2 (1869), a person was not born in Porbandar but an era was born”26. “The world is grappling with two major challenges— terrorism and global warming—and these problems are causing anxiety. If we look at Gandhi's life and his teachings, then we will be able to find solutions to the problems that the world faces today. “27. “Respect for everyone, equality for all” is the only way forward for the world.”28. “Ahimsa or non-violence was not merely a tool to fight against the British, but was “an article of faith.”29. “At the heart of global warming is man's insatiable desire to exploit mother nature for centuries. That is what has led to the problem”30. “Research is the mother of development”31. “Those who believe in humanity must come together. We should also reject any linkage between religion and terrorism”32. “ASEAN's success is an inspiration for broader integration in the Asia-Pacific region. India has great confidence in Asian centrality and leadership in pursuing that goal.”33. “It is my good fortune that I'm the first prime minister of India to be born post-1947”34. “This welcome. This respect. This enthusiasm l dedicate it to the people of India (in Allphones Arena, Australia)”35. “Modi is not the person to receive this honour. 1.25 billion people are the one who must be given this love, respect. I humbly submit this to the children of mother India.”36. “It takes one day to come to Australia, but it took 28 years for an Indian PM to come here. My friends in Australia I assure you...you won't have to wait for 28 years.”37. “I assure you, my dear countrymen living in Australia, that whatever right people residing in India have, you too have the same right.”38. “Our ancestors have sowed the seeds of democracy. Had it not been for a democracy would I be here?”39. “I have faith in the great vision of the Swami Vivekananda”40. “I want to ask you, do you have the faith that I have? Can we serve humanity, can we stand tall again? Do you agree? If you have faith then there is nothing that can stop us.”41. “You have made Australia yours. That is a part of our culture. We must dedicate ourselves to our karma bhumi.”42. “People have big dreams, but I have small dreams for small people of India.”43. “I asked the Reserve Bank of India if Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan yojana was possible. They said yes, but added it will take 3 years. I asked does it take 3 years for the sun to rise? “44. “I know its not an easy task to clear out all the mess. But if it's difficult should we not at least try?”45. “We call the man who picks up our garbage as kachrewala, he is safaiwala.”46. “If 1.25 billion people unite for a cause, then there is no way we can falter.”47. “God is pleased when we work for others.”48. “I will never falter in working hard. Whatever energy I have I will use for my nation. India has given us a lot and its time we return.”49. “Ab dunia bahubal say nahii, buddhibal say chalne vaali hai”50. “Governments don't run the country. It's the people who run the country.”