“The INFOSPHERE we are heading towards invokes the inherent risk of being the sphere of the developed, the few. Unless we can bridge the technological gap between the 20% and the 80% of the global population, we will be heading towards an ugly world with ugly consequences.”

“The world of architecture – and of works conceived for architecture – tends towards beauty. True beauty tends towards ugliness and panic.”

“Unfortunately, as technology has improved, that which was 'underground' now heads towards obsolescence.”

“Every child instinctively heads toward dirt and filth unless you pull it back.”

“… beauty is the projection of ugliness and by developing certain monstrosities we obtain the purest ornaments.”

“The so called 'inner beauty' is simply character. It's your behaviour or attitude towards the world and people around you. Meaning, it can be beautiful and ugly too!”

“There is a wide knowledge gap between us and the developed world in the West and in Asia. Our only choice is to bridge this gap as quickly as possible, because our age is defined by knowledge.”

“We must also promote global access to the Internet. We need to bridge the digital divide not just within our country, but among countries. Only by giving people around the world access to this technology can they tap into the potential of the Information Age.”

“That is the wishful thinking by some interested parties. India and China are going to be the powers that will shape the 21st century. China knows it. India is conscious of it. Together, we can make a distinctive contribution toward global development and shaping of global disputes.”

“I had a heavy heart and an ugly head, a kind of impostume in my head, which I was very desirous to be unladen of.”