Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman and philanthropist and the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, one of India's largest conglomerates. He was born in 1937 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and is the son of businessman and philanthropist Naval Tata.
Tata received a Bachelor's degree in architecture and a Bachelor's degree in structural engineering from Cornell University in the United States. He began his career at Tata Sons in 1962 and worked in various roles within the company before being appointed chairman in 1991.
During his tenure as chairman, Tata led the expansion of the Tata Group into a global corporation, with operations in more than 100 countries. He also played a key role in the development of Tata's philanthropic initiatives, including the establishment of the Tata Trusts, which focus on education, healthcare, and disaster relief.
Tata retired as chairman of Tata Sons in 2012, but remains actively involved in the company and its philanthropic efforts. He has received numerous awards and honors for his business and philanthropic contributions, including the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Here are 20 quotes by Ratan Tata in English
"I don't believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right."
"The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you."
"The biggest opportunity for growth is in the area where you have the most fear."
"I don't look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over."
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that is changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
"The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible."
"The biggest lesson I have learned in life is to keep learning and be curious."
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."
"If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together."
"The more you are willing to learn, the more you will be able to achieve."
"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure."
"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."
"I never had the fear of failure, because I have always believed that there is a solution to every problem."
"The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude."
"The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible."
"The greatest risk in life is not taking one."
"The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are. The second greatest is being happy with what you find."
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it."
"The biggest reward in life is not what you get for
your efforts, but what you become as a result of your efforts."