nani a. palkhivala, a multitalented personality, played diverse roles in hisifeawyer, diplomat, orator, author, political and economic thinker, and social reformer. an advocate of civiliberties, he proactively defended the constitution and the principles enshrined in it. this book contains select quotations classified subjectwise under various chapters from his writings and speeches over six decades of his workingife. the book introduces the man through his thoughts and ideas with the aim of inspiring readers, particularly the youth.