A Legacy of Humility and Compassion to be Remembered: Here are Top 10 Quotes by Ratan Tata That Will Inspire You for Life
First Published: 10th October, 2024 9:06 IST
Tata’s demise marks the end of an era, but his influence will be remembered for generations.
Ratan Naval Tata, one of India’s most respected and loved industrialists, passed away on Wednesday, leaving a profound void in the nation. Known for his humility and compassion, Tata’s legacy will forever live on in the hearts of millions. His contributions spanned various sectors, including significant philanthropic efforts that transformed countless lives.
Tata’s demise marks the end of an era, but his influence will be remembered for generations.
His impact on the global business landscape is immeasurable, and his unwavering commitment to ethical leadership continues to inspire future leaders.
As we honour his memory, here are top 10 inspiring quotes by Ratan Tata that will inspire you for your life:
1.”If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.”
2.”None can destroy iron, but its own rust can. Likewise, none can destroy a person, but their own mindset can.”
- “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.”
- “One day you will realise that material things mean nothing. All that matters is the well-being of the people you love.”
- “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.”
- “Be persistent and resilient in the face of challenges, for they are the building blocks of success.”
- “I don’t believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right.”
8.”Take the stones people throw at you, and use them to build a monument.”
- “Never underestimate the power of kindness, empathy, and compassion in your interactions with others.”
- “Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you, create your own opportunities.”
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday evening at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. He was 86.
The last Rites of the chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest conglomerates will be performed at Worli crematorium.
Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, is the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He was the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement in 2012.
He was honoured with the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008.
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