16 Quotes by Uma Shanker

In a society, IF people place intellect and ethics above money & material , the nation is on the ascendancy. But when it is the reverse, that is, money and material are more important, then it is an indication that the nation is becoming decadent.

Children respect teachers today not for their knowledge but for the marks they give. Teachers respect children today not for the intelligence they have but for the threat they pose. That is the state of education today!

Life teaches us two important things - we are careless when we are young and by the time we get old, it is too late to be careful!!

1. Some people learn when others advise them while some people learn by going through the experience themselves. The former category is wise while the latter just thinks it is wiser! The latter smiles at the end while the latter struggles to smile to save face!

Knowledge is like the sky - limitless. It depends on you whether you want to learn how to acquire wings and fly or get on a plane and soar. The faster you rise to pick up knowledge, the quicker your success!!

Don't spend on your pleasures. Invest in your capabilities. Get better!!

Multi-tasking is a skill. It may be stressful but a woman’s capacity to handle stress helps her to multi task

A firm ground helps kickstart a long leap of flight. So keep your foundation strong to rise high.

Expect less and Accept more for peace of mind and healthy relationships!