"A nation without a past is a nation without a present or a future. Thanks to God, our nation has a flourishing civilisation, deep-rooted in this land for many centuries. These roots will always flourish and bloom in the glorious present of our nation and in its anticipated future."

His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founder & Former President of the United Arab Emirates

"Work is a true criterion of citizenship. It is evidence of sincerity and loyalty. We all share the responsibility of building this country, protecting its sovereignty and safeguarding the gains."

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President of the United Arab Emirates

"The word 'impossible' is not in leaders' dictionaries. No matter how big the challenges, strong faith, determination and resolve will overcome them."

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE Vice President,Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai

"It is the duty of every cultured man or woman to read sympathetically the scriptures of the world. If we are to respect others' religions as we would have them respect our own, a friendly study of the world's religions is a sacred duty."

Mahatma Gandhi
Father of National, India

"Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic."

Indra Gandhi
Former Prime Minister of India

"We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls."

Mother Teresa
Social Worker, India