I admire people who are very successful, but if that success has been achieved through too much ruthlessness, then I may admire that person, but I can’t respect him.
Meaning
Ethics matter more than success.
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Why This Quote Matters
This line belongs in conversations about Belief, because it reframes Respects.
What stays after reading is this: Ethics matter more than success. Let it temper urgency with intention so effort matches what matters.
How to Apply This Quote in Life
Translate Respects into a checklist: one action, one boundary, one conversation.
Ask “what would Ratan Tata notice here?” and adjust one detail. Over time, that practice steadies decisions without needing constant inspiration.
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