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.
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We are not the same India that the world saw in the 1970s and '80s. Hence, we have a responsibility to live up to the pedestal on which we have been put.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights India's transformation over the decades and the responsibility that comes with progress.
N. R. Narayana Murthy’s quote reflects on the significant changes that India has undergone since the 1970s and 1980s, emphasizing that with such transformation comes great responsibility. The mention of living up to a 'pedestal' suggests that as India's global image improves, it must strive to meet the expectations and responsibilities that accompany this elevated status, promoting accountability and integrity in its actions.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a national conference, you could use this quote to emphasize the importance of acknowledging and adapting to change.
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