Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi. His death marks the end of an era, as Singh’s contributions to India’s growth and transformation were monumental. As a visionary leader, his legacy shaped the nation's economic landscape, elevating India to new heights on the global stage. With his passing, India has lost one of its most respected and influential politicians, whose impact will continue to resonate for generations to come.

Manmohan Singh, one of India’s most respected political figures, is known not just for his economic reforms and leadership but also for his insightful and impactful words. Here are some of his most memorable quotes that encapsulate his wisdom, vision, and the path he charted for India's growth.

 - “I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media.”

 - “Unity and secularism will be the motto of the government. We can't afford divisive polity in India.”

 - “We got government off the backs of the people of India, particularly off the backs of India's entrepreneurs. We introduced more competition, both internal competition and external competition. We simplified and rationalized the tax system. We made risk-taking much more attractive.”

 - “A loser is one who has given up on his dreams, so long as you are trying, you haven't lost yet!”

 - “India happens to be a rich country inhabited by very poor people.”

 - "Our foreign-exchange reserves when I took over were no more than a billion dollars; that is, roughly equal to two weeks' imports."

 - "Life is never free of contradictions."

 - "The essence of Hinduism is that the path may be different, but the goal is the same."

 - "It is a struggle for the minds of the people... No cause justifies recourse to terrorism."

 - "I do not believe that I am a weak prime minister. That is is for the historians to judge."