Shashi Tharoor Quotes

My own American Dream was to serve my country as best I could and make a difference in America - and in the world.

Yes, well I really hope I can make a difference, even in the smallest way. I am looking forward to helping as much as I can.

I've always felt I want to be of service to the world somehow. I haven't yet figured out how to do it, and I may never figure out how to do it.

Indian nationalism is the nationalism of an idea, the idea of an ever-ever land, emerging from an ancient civilization, shaped by a shared history, sustained by pluralist democracy.

I'm Indian. I care for our Motherland.

I'm very proud to represent the great nation of India.

India is my mother.

We have become so used to complaining about the state of our country that we have forgotten what it is to celebrate India, to celebrate what India stands for.

As citizens and children of India - whether we live at home or abroad - we must ask ourselves how we can add to our country's pride.

I was born to Haitian parents, and the idea of giving back is really just a part of our culture. So, I don't think there was ever a moment that I questioned my call to philanthropy, but I can say that the more I've grown, the bigger that call has become.

The responsibility I have is a great thing, from helping tennis grow in Canada, but also in the future, being able to do stuff through my foundation, helping kids, and helping everyone I can, and really trying to make a difference. It would be a shame to be in the spotlight, have a voice and not do much with it.

Every baby step India takes in achieving anything towards its betterment enhances my identity and personality because I love my country.

I fought for this country.

I just want to do something that I feel makes a difference.

I will never say no to my country.

We want to be more than just being the Bella Twins and the stars of these reality TV shows. I want to have a bigger purpose in life. So that's why, with Birdiebee, we really want to give back.

I speak Tamil well and I am proud to be living as a Tamil. but above it all, I am very proud Indian!

I just want to do my best for my country.

It's such an honor to represent my country.

America's history is exemplified in the efforts of the men and women who died for our country. The one thing that they all have in common is their selfless love for our nation and their courage to stand up to protect and defend it. They raised their gaze in the face of conflict, believed in what America could be, and pushed forward.

I just do what I can do to be one of the people who make a difference.

I made a pact with myself when I was younger that if were to ever grow up to be someone, I would be someone who would make a difference, instead of being just another person on the planet who doesn't look into anything.

Secularism is a term interpreted in many different ways by different people. For me, it has always been something very simple - putting India First

I am proud that I spent the whole of my life in the service of my people ... I shall continue to serve until my last breath and when I die, I can say, that every drop of my blood will invigorate India and strengthen it.

What I gained by being in France was learning to be better satisfied with my own country.