Rare pearls of wisdom from AB Vajpayee

With the passing of 93-year-old former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on August 16, 2018 marked the end of an era.

Vajpayee was widely acknowledged as not only one of the greatest Indian statesmen, but also as an accomplished orator and talented poet.

With his loss, India has lost a great statesman, human being, leader and guide.

Here are some pearls of wisdom he shared during the course of his lifetime: