-
“Of all the achievements of the human mind, the birth of the alphabet is the most momentous.”
-
“Unless we make revolutionary reforms, some day - in some unknown serra - some unknown Fidel Castro will rise up in Brazil.”
Source : "One Man's Cup of Coffee". Time Magazine profile, content.time.com. June 30, 1961.
-
“There are two words that, when spoken, have the most unfathomable power to completely change your life. Two words which, when they pass your lips, will be the cause of bringing absolute joy and happiness to you. Two words that will create miracles in your life. Two words that will wipe out negativity. Two words that will bring you abundance in all things. Two words which, when uttered and sincerely felt, will summon all the forces and vibrations in the Universe to move all things for you. The only thing standing between you, happiness, and the life of your dreams is two words THANK YOU!”
-
“I believe economic growth should translate into the happiness and progress of all. Along with it, there should be development of art and culture, literature and education, science and technology. We have to see how to harness the many resources of India for achieving common good and for inclusive growth.”
Source : Pratibha Patil's Speech on the Eve of Demitting Office of the President, pib.nic.in. July 24, 2012.
-
“Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause.”
-
“Literature ultimately helps one to ground a deeper and wider outlook. An over-directed life without the inner resource to step outside of itself is closed to other beauties and the complexities of character and world.”
-
“The first key to leadership is self-control.”
-
“I was a VP of marketing, I was regional sales manager in fashion, and marketing director in communications and product development. I was always a corporate Fortune 500 girl.”