Best Dhirubhai Ambani Quotes

Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, well known as Dhirubhai Ambani is familiar name to each and every Indian. He is the founder of India’s largest private limited company, Reliance Industries. He started his journey with only Re. 1 and at the same time as he has created wealth. He was able to do so only because he could dream and dream bigger. Some of his powerful and inspirational thoughts and quotes are listed here.

1. “If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
2. “My advice to young entrepreneurs is not to accept defeat in the face of odds, and challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
3. “You have to take the calculated risk, to earn something” - Dhirubhai Ambani
4. “Think big, think fast, think ahead. Ideas are no one’s monopoly.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
5. “I sincerely believe that Indians have the ability to compete with the best in the world.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
6. “The problem with Indians is that we have lost the habit of thinking big!” - Dhirubhai Ambani
7. “If you’re born poor it’s not your fault but if you die poor it’s your fault.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
8. “The success of the young entrepreneur will be the key to India’s transformation in the new millennium.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
9. “A vision has to be within reach not in the air. It has to be achievable.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
10. “Our dreams have to be bigger. Our ambitions higher. Our commitment deeper. And our efforts greater.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
11. “For those who dare to dream, there is a whole world to win!” - Dhirubhai Ambani
12. “You do not require an invitation to make profits.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
13. “I am deaf to the word ‘no’.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
14. “Pursue your goals even in the face of difficulties, and convert adversities into opportunities.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
15. “I live the Gita.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
16. “Meeting the deadlines is not good enough, beating the deadlines is my expectation.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
17. ”You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks. Better we keep biscuits and go.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
18. “We cannot change our rulers, but we can change the way they rule us.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
19. “Don’t give up, courage is my conviction.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
20. “Only when you dream it you can do it.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
21. “Often people think opportunity is a matter of luck. I believe opportunities are all around us. Some seize it. Others stand and let it pass by.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
22. “Challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction. I believe that ambition and initiative will ultimately triumph.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
23. “Secret of my success was to have ambition and know minds of men” - Dhirubhai Ambani
24. “Between my past, the present and the future, there is one common factor: Relationship and Trust. This is the foundation of our growth.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
25. “Keep your morale high, in spite of setbacks. At the end you are bound to succeed.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
26. “If you work with determination and with perfection, success will follow.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
27. “We bet on people.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
28. “True entrepreneurship comes only from risk-taking.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
29. “Meeting the deadlines is not good enough, beating the deadlines is my expectation.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
30. “I, as school kid, was a member of the Civil Guard, something like today’s NCC. We had to salute our officers who went round in jeeps. So I thought one day I will also ride in a jeep and somebody else will salute me.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
31. “Tax is for the poor or the stupid people.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
32. “We must always go for the best. Do not compromise on quality. Reject if it is not the best — not only the best in India, but globally.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
33. “Reliance’s success is a reflection of India’s capabilities, the talent of her people and the potential of her entrepreneurs, engineers, managers, and workers.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
34. “We cannot change our rulers, but we can change the way they rule us.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
35. “Pursue your goal, even in the face of difficulties. Convert difficulties into opportunities.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
36. “I dream of India becoming a great economic superpower.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
37. “Does making money excite me? No, but I have to make money for my shareholders. What excites me is achievement, doing something difficult.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
38. “A motivated manpower is the most important thing.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
39. “I consider myself a pathfinder. I have been excavating the jungle and making the road for others to walk. I like to be the first in everything I do.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
40. “My commitment is to produce at the cheapest price and the best quality.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
41. “There is no question about that (retirement). Business is my hobby. It is not a burden to me. In any case Reliance now can run without me.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
42. “One must have ambition and one must understand the minds … of men.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
43. “Never. Till my last breath I will work. To retire there is only one place–the cremation ground.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
44. “I had dreams of starting a company like Burmah Shell.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
45. “Yes, I believe in God, but I don’t perform a daily puja. I don’t have any gurus. Ek baat hai,destiny, koi cheez hai.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
46. “There is no difference between our methods and those of anybody bu else–the only difference is that our motivation and dedication he is much greater.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
47. “I am not a believer in religious rituals. I was brought up in the Arya Samaj environment which taught us to shun rituals. Puja, of course, but simple, elegant and brief.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
48. “You accuse me of black marketing, but which of you has not slept with me?” - Dhirubhai Ambani
49. “Play on the frontiers of technology. Be ahead of the tomorrows.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
50. “The most important external environment is the government of India. You have to sell your ideas to the government. Selling the idea is the most important thing, and for that I’ll meet anybody in the government. I am willing to salaam anyone. One thing you won’t find in me and that is an ego.” - Dhirubhai Ambani
51. “It [further education] is most essential, otherwise I would not have educated my sons. I learnt the hard way. Maybe if I had some education my success and growth would have been quicker.” - Dhirubhai Ambani

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