I am like a Rolls- Royce. I can run without an engine, purely on reputation
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the power of reputation and how it can carry one forward even without active effort.
Shahrukh Khan's quote suggests that an individual's reputation can be so strong and well-established that it allows them to navigate life successfully, much like a luxury car that can move gracefully due to its esteemed brand name rather than its mechanical performance. It highlights the importance of building a positive reputation and the impact it has on one's opportunities and relationships.
In practice
During a networking event, one might say this quote to highlight the importance of reputation in career advancement.
I've told Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, I just want to touch you. They are the gods of acting. When people call me God, I say, no, I'm still an angel or saint of acting. I still have a long way to go.
No - Kajol can never go anywhere. Kajol is absolutely hearts and minds and memories and silloys for ever and ever. I think if I was to, I wouldn't be exaggerating I if say in our times of film-making she's a beautiful living legend.
You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it's okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy.
If you like me, raise your hand. If you don't, raise your standards
More than an actor, I am a performer... I'm a great believer - honestly so, shamelessly so, vulgarly so - that cinema is for entertainment. If you want to send messages, there's the postal service.
Standing on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It's a memory I will always cherish.
We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour.
I think the single biggest thing that money gave me-and obviously I came from a place where I was a single mother and it really was hand to mouth at one point. It was literally as poor as you can get in Britain without being homeless at one point. If you've ever been there you will never, ever take for granted that you don't need to worry. Never.
Success comes to those who become success conscious. Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become failure conscious.
It's your thinking that decides whether you're going to succeed or fail.
If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
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