In the fullness of time, when it is our turn to give, we must in turn plant gardens that we may never eat the fruit of, which will benefit the generations to come.
Leadership is about doing the right thing, even if it going against a vast number of naysayers and mediocre people.
The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence.
Nobody is bothered about an institution more than its alumni.
Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.
It's very important to learn quick lessons from your failures, very important to recognize symptoms of failure pretty early, and it is very, very important to not to be attached too much to the idea - you have to know when to give up an idea.
When you run a part of the relay and pass on the baton, there is no sense of unfinished business in your mind. There is just the sense of having done your part to the best of your ability. That is it. The hope is to pass on the baton to somebody who will run faster and run a better marathon.
The velocity of decision making in government was extraordinary slow. It took 18 to 24 months and 15 to 20 trips to Delhi to get a license to import computers.
It is better to underpromise and overdeliver than vice versa. For this one need not break the law of the land.
I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power.
Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.
You do not have to be the son of a rich man to be an entrepreneur. Today kids are far more willing to take risks because they've seen high rewards.
The real power of money is the power to give it away.
Character + Chance = Success
Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of performance.
A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.
Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.
You become a star not because of your title; you become a star because you are adding star value to the company
Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation.