When people get rich, they cut themselves off from the context that has earned them these riches - the context of the common men. They forget they are part of society.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the responsibility of future generations to rectify past mistakes and build a more equitable society.
N. R. Narayana Murthy's quote presents a dual perspective on India's progress since independence, acknowledging both the advancements made and the shortcomings that persist. He urges the upcoming generations to take charge of correcting these failures and fostering a society where equality and opportunities are accessible to everyone, highlighting the critical role of collective responsibility in societal growth.
Themes
IndiaDevelopmentFuture GenerationsResponsibilitySocietyOpportunities
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on youth empowerment, one could use this quote to inspire young leaders.
More from N. R. Narayana Murthy
All quotes →When you are in business for a long time, you go through good times and bad times. When you go through bad times, you learn to control costs, satisfy customers better, satisfy employees better and become more transparent. Therefore, you build character in the company.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
The unique instrument to eradicate poverty and usher in prosperity is our youth.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
The biggest impediment to growth is in our minds and not in the world outside, and only constant in the world is change.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
The future of any corporation is as good as the value system of the leaders and followers in the organization.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
If longevity is the best index to measure a company, a basic requirement is the ability of the corporation to generate new and new leaders.
N. R. Narayana MurthyRead
Similar quotes
We're not short of movements proclaiming that a different world is possible, but unless we can coordinate them into an international movement, capitalism just laughs at all these little organisations.
Jose SaramagoRead
Gay life in 1970 was very bleak, compartmentalized. You didn't take it to work. You had to really lead a double life. There were bars, but you sort of snuck in and snuck out. Activism and gay pride simply didn't exist. I don't even think the word 'gay' was in existence.
Larry KramerRead
When what you’re doing doesn’t work for 50 years, it’s time to try something new.
Barack ObamaRead
Until we see what we are, we cannot take steps to become what we should be.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanRead
Change is a threat when done to me, but an opportunity when done by me.
Rosabeth Moss KanterRead
She scissored the curls away, and - toms, grow easily sentimental over their haircuts, but I remember this sensation very vividly - it was not like she was cutting hair, it was as if I had a pair of wings beneath my shoulder-blades, that the flesh had all grown over, and she was slicing free.
Sarah WatersRead