“Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.”

“I never thought of losing, but now that it's happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life. ”

“It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.”

“To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.”

“I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.”

“The Service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.”

“I sincerely hope that they (relations between India and Pakistan) will be friendly and cordial. We have a great deal to do...and think that we can be of use to each other and to the world.”