Azim Premji Quotes
01. "Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second time in the real world."
— Azim Premji
02. "If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small."
— Azim Premji
03. "Leadership is the self-confidence of working with people smarter than you."
— Azim Premji
04. "I strongly believe that those of us, who are privileged to have wealth, should contribute significantly to try and create a better world for the millions who are far less privileged."
— Azim Premji
05. "People are the key to success or extraordinary success."
— Azim Premji
06. "When the rate of change outside is more than what is inside, be sure that the end is near."
— Azim Premji
07. "I was 21 and had spent the last few years in Stanford University Engineering School at California. Many people advised me to take up a nice, cushy job rather than face the challenges of running a hydrogenated oil business. Looking back, I am glad I decided to take charge instead. Essentially leadership begins from within. It is a small voice that tells you where to go when you feel lost. If you believe in that voice, you believe in yourself."
— Azim Premji
08. "As you get bigger, you have to learn to delegate."
— Azim Premji
09. "There are millions of children today who don't attend school. However, education is the only way to get ahead in this country."
— Azim Premji
10. "Character is one factor that will guide all our actions and decisions. We invested in uncompromising integrity that helped us take difficult stands in some of the most difficult business situations."
— Azim Premji
11. "You cannot get into business for the fashion of it."
— Azim Premji
12. "In our way of working, we attach a great deal of importance to humility and honesty; With respect for human values, we promise to serve our customers with integrity."
— Azim Premji
13. "As you get bigger, you have to learn to delegate. It's also an excellent way to get staff involved in the company's operations."
— Azim Premji
14. "I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders."
— Azim Premji
15. "We believe this combination of excellence in operations and strong execution of our strategy is critical to achieve our vision. We will continue to focus on both in future as well."
— Azim Premji