Ratan Tata Quotes

We live in a highly competitive world - and we Indians have to struggle to catch up. So modesty is necessary, even if there is also a need for a certain amount of national pride. When it comes down to it, we have managed our country's economy poorly for long enough. There is really no reason to now think that we can conquer the world.

Ratan Tata

• World
• Thinking
• Long
• Struggle
• Pride
• Modesty

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  Ratan Tata
  • World
  • Thinking
  • Long