He who neither drinks, nor smokes, nor dances, he who preaches & even occasionally practice piety, temperance and celibacy, is generally a saint, or …

- Sam Manekshaw

It's nonsense that people join the army to serve the country, like the politicians do it only for the sake of the country.

- Sam Manekshaw

I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gu…

- Sam Manekshaw

After India's victory in the war he was asked what would have happened if he had opted to be with the Pakistan Army at the time of partition in 1947,…

- Sam Manekshaw

If anyone tells you he is never afraid, he is a liar or he is a Gurkha.

- Sam Manekshaw

Don't you think I would be a worthy replacement for you, Madam Prime Minister? You have a long nose. So have I. But I don't poke my nose into other p…

- Sam Manekshaw

What is Moral Courage? It is the ability to distinguish right from wrong and having so distinguished it, be prepared to say so,irrespective of the vi…

- Sam Manekshaw

Many changes have taken place but one change remains the same that is your Task & Duty . You are required to ensure the security of this country agai…

- Sam Manekshaw

What is the next thing you need for leadership? It is the ability to make up your mind to make a decision and accept full responsibility for that dec…

- Sam Manekshaw