J. Jayalalithaa

“Family rule is out and out against democracy.”

“The ubiquitous mouse has a special place in the Indian psyche. It is revered as the vehicle of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles.”

“Tough action is being taken on criminals involved in robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes.”

“I keep my emotions to myself. I have never lost my temper in public, I have never wept in public.”

“People voted because of the trust they had in me, but Rangasamy betrayed us.”

“I think Aishwarya Rai would be very suitable to play me in my younger days.”

“I recall with sorrow the demise of 233 party cadres who lost their lives after the special court delivered its verdict on my sentence.”

“I thank God for the gift of people's love.”

“I'm indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu.”

“Due to enhanced freedom to police, the law and order situation in the state has improved.”

“I would like to clarify that I am not on Twitter and as such the tweeting purportedly done in my name is by an imposter or impersonator.”

“I can't make any predictions, I'm not an astrologer.”

“Just two words are enough to drive away the DMK members from the House. They are running away at the mention of 'Katchatheevu' or 'prohibition.'”

“The Congress has made it clear that it has an alliance with the DMK, and it did face the elections with the DMK. And even after the results were known and they suffered a massive defeat, the Congress continues to say that they have an alliance with DMK, and it continues to be a part of the ruling coalition.”

“In all sectors, Tamil Nadu has outperformed Gujarat as the top state.”

“When you are a leader you learn to control your emotions, you learn to keep them in control.”

“Gujarat is engrossed in publicising itself whereas Tamil Nadu, under me, is not interested in just talking and advertising, and is instead focused on helping the people.”

“I am for people, and because of people.”

“The media is biased against me because I'm a self-made woman.”

“The media picks on me because I don't have a family background like other female leaders of South Asia. Look at Indira Gandhi, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Benazir Bhutto, Sheikh Hasina. They were all someone's daughter or wife. I have no such background.”