"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." - Ratan Tata 

"Never underestimate the power of kindness, empathy, and compassion in your interactions with others."  - Ratan Tata

"I would like to be remembered as somebody who had never hurt others and done work to the best interest of business,"  - Ratan Tata

"The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are."  - Ratan Tata

"I admire people who are very successful. But if that success has been achieved through too much ruthlessness, then I may admire that person less."  - Ratan Tata