Quotes from Dhirubhai Ambani

One must have ambition and one must understand the minds ... of men.

Challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction. I believe that ambition and initiative will ultimately triumph.

You will never reach your destination if you stop & throw stones at every dog that barks...Better keep biscuits & Move on.

Think big, think fast, think ahead. Ideas are no one's monopoly.

For those who dare to dream, there is a whole world to win.

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.

Pursue your goals even in the face of difficulties, and convert adversities into opportunities.

You have to take the calculated risk,to earn something

Meeting the deadlines is not good enough, beating the deadlines is my expectation.

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.

Never. Till my last breath I will work. To retire there is only one place-the cremation ground.

There is no question about that. Business is my hobby. It is not a burden to me. In any case Reliance now can run without me.

A vision has to be within reach not in the air. It has to be achievable.

Play on the frontiers of technology. Be ahead of the tomorrows.

Does making money excite me? No, but I have to make money for my shareholders. What excites me is achievement, doing something difficult.

We cannot change our rulers, but we can change the way they rule us.

You accuse me of black marketing, but which of you has not slept with me?

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.

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.

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.

I dream of India becoming a great economic superpower.

I had dreams of starting a company like Burmah Shell.

I sincerely believe that Indians have the ability to compete with the best in the world.

Secret of my success was to have ambition and know minds of men.