Ratan Tata's Inspirational Quotes

"None can destroy iron, but its own rust can! Likewise, none can destroy a person, but their own mindset can."

"Take the stones people throw at you and use them to build a monument."

"I don't believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right."

"The strongest thing I ever did was to show my emotions to the world."

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take."

"Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive."

"I do not know what the future holds, but I do know that I'm going to be positively surprised."

"If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together."

"The only way to win is to not be afraid of losing."

"The greatest failure is not to try."

"I don't believe in leaving things to luck. I believe in hard work and preparation."

"Never forget your roots, and always be proud of where you come from."

"It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen."

"Never compromise on your values and principles, even if it's the hard way."

"The value of an idea lies in the using of it."

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge."

"I don't believe in work-life balance. I believe in work-life integration. Make your work and life meaningful and fulfilling, and they will complement each other.

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