"It is costly wisdom that is brought by experience."

-- Roger Ascham

“Alfredo Di Stéfano was the greatest footballer of all time - far better even than Pelé. He was, simultaneously, the anchor in defence, the playmaker in midfield, and the most dangerous marksman in attack.”
“Our moral sense really evolved to bind groups together into teams that can cooperate in order to compete with other teams.”
“Subjectivity is objective.”
“Business has to have capital.I think Wall Street is a necessary ingredient of the global economy, you've just got to keep people realizing that helping clients is the most important thing, not helping yourself.”
“The mind is stronger than any muscle.”
“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
“The most interesting part of IIFA is that I get to meet filmmakers from India. I just attended a symposium on Satyajit Ray with Rituparno Ghosh and others. It was just so satisfying”
“I want to be on the field. It's a better place to talk to the guys. It's a relaxed atmosphere. You want to make sure you know what's going on, not just with the hitters.”

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