97 Quotes by Ratan Tata

Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an E.C.G. means we are not alive.” — Ratan Tata

I may have hurt some people along the way, but I would like to be seen as somebody who has done his best to do the right thing for any situation and not compromised.

Power and wealth are not two of my main stakes.

I have two or three cars that I like, but today, Ferrari would be the best car I have driven in terms of being an impressive car.

I will certainly not join politics. I would like to be remembered as a clean businessman who has not partaken in any twists and turns beneath the surface, and one who has been reasonably successful.

I have always been very confident and very upbeat about the future potential of India. I think it is a great country with great potential.

I came seriously close to getting married four times, and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or another. Each occasion was different, but in hindsight when I look at the people involved, it wasn't a bad thing what I did. I think it may have been more complex had the marriage taken place.

What I would like to do is to leave behind a sustainable entity of a set of companies that operate in an exemplary manner in terms of ethics, values and continue what our ancestors left behind.

The day I am not able to fly will be a sad day for me.