Bhutan Quotes

I have not seen the Himalayas. But I have seen Sheikh Mujib. In personality and in courage, this man is the Himalayas. I have thus had the experience of witnessing the Himalayas.

Blessed with…the protection of our guardian deities…

The kingdom of Bhutan replaced standard economic measures with measures of happiness as long ago as 1972. Yet Bhutan’s G.D.P. per head is still one of the lowest in the world, life expectancy is relatively low and infant mortality high, so it is easy to see why the king would not want anyone to mention the economy.

Seven years is a short time in the history of a country's democracy. But in this short time, people of Bhutan have developed faith in the institutions of democracy.

To know your limitations is the hallmark of a wise person.

On the battlefield, there is no distinction between upper and lower class.

Bharat for Bhutan and Bhutan for Bharat. The colour of our passports may be different but our thinking is the same. India stands committed to Bhutan's happiness and progress.

World talks GDP but in Bhutan its about National Happiness. Am sure having India as a neighbour would be 1 of the reasons for the happiness.

A fire should be extinguished when it is small; an enemy should be subdued while young.

The first country to adopt happiness as an official goal of public policy is the tiny little country of Bhutan in Asia near China and India.

Bhutan is a very serene country with an incredible history. It has an incredible group of great artisans.

By any definition, what happened in Bhutan in the years 1989-93 was ethnic cleansing. The Bhutanese government denies this and has refused to repatriate any of those forcibly expelled.

Power and privilege constantly corrupt the soul. I have to remind myself of this every day.

I don't want to be taken to Bhutan and smell the flowers. I want to be told something I couldn't have been told any other way.

Bhutan is a beautiful place. High-end tourists love it.