Top 87 Quotes & Sayings by N. R. Narayana Murthy - Page 2

Although we have enough healthcare support, often it doesn't reach the poor and needy. In this scenario, technology is the best solution.

The world expects India to be one of the leaders in solving the problems of politics and economics. India sits at the high table in most major multilateral deliberations. What India says is heard with attention and seriousness.

I believe all universities should at least offer courses in politics and policy implementation.

India needs to sustain its high growth rate.

In order to improve healthcare, we'll have to spend more on it, increase accountability and decentralize services, enforce standards and reinstate people's faith in it.

India is known for much development that has happened since our independence, but at the same time, we have also failed on many levels. It is the responsibility of the future generation to ensure that all these failures are corrected and help create a civilised society with equal opportunities for one and all.

Entrepreneurship is all about an idea that creates differentiated business value to one's customers. You must be able to convince your customers about the benefits that association with you or your products will give them. People are ready to pay if they are convinced about your services or products.

Leading by example is the most powerful advice you can give to anybody.

Even the most dishonest officer would want to be seen as a role model for his children.

It is a well-known fact that bringing in technologies in retail sector is good for consumers.

Any mechanism that will ensure benefits to consumer, any mechanism that will ensure that we do not waste food grains, any mechanism that helps the poorest of the poor is a welcome step.

I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power.

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.

Character + Chance = Success

Love your Job, but never fall in love with your Company.

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.

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.

Respect, recognition, and reward flow out of performance.

Our assets walk out of the door each evening. We have to make sure that they come back the next morning.

Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and mindset.

A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.

Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation.

There is only one ingredient for innovation and that is the power of the human mind. As long as a company is able to attract, enable, empower and retain the best of the brightest, it will have a play. As long as the leadership of companies ensure that the physically and mentally tired mind that leaves office at whatever 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm comes back mentally and physically reenergised and enthusiastic to add significant value to the customer next morning, the job is done.

You become a star not because of your title; you become a star because you are adding star value to the company

The real power of money is the power to give it away.

Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.