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1896–1995 India
Morarji Desai (February 29, 1896 – April 10, 1995), was a notable Indian independence activist and the fifth Prime Minister of India from 1977 - 1979. He was also the first Prime Minister to head India's first non-Congress Government.
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Vegetarianism alone can give us the quality of compassion, which distinguishes man from the rest of the animal world.
He liked Jimmy Carter because according to him, “he’s one of the few world leaders who’s not a womaniser.
The vegetarian movement is an ancient movement and is not quite a modern one.
My only interest in remaining in politics is to bring in morality.
Life at any time can become difficult: life at any time can become easy. It all depends upon how one adjusts oneself to life.
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Things should be done for their own sake. I accept that I will never understand reality, so I concentrate on action, dharma [duty] and commitment.
As long as man eats animals how can cruelty to animals be removed.
Belief in God is a matter of personal conviction and faith.
Fate gets you into positions of power. Life takes you there. I only do my duty and service to the people. I take all conditions as they come cheerfully and do my duty.
I would, therefore, say that for no reason whatsoever, except in self-defense, should one think of killing any animal.
You are quite correct in saying that I banned the export of monkeys on a humanitarian basis and not because the number was lessening.
I believe in preventing cruelty to all living beings in any form.
One can't be kind to one person and cruel to another.
We should propagate the values of vegetarianism.
Consideration for other persons or for other living beings is very vital for goodness and want of consideration for other people makes human beings selfish, regardless for other people's good.
I only cherished service to people. There should not be greed even in service.
In the early ages, I believe not much thought was given to what man is and what his real functions should be, and what is the real purpose of his life.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
An expert gives an objective view. He gives his own view.
To live a life of truth one has to suffer, but must suffer cheerfully
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