Wisdom from the Titan: Ratan Tata’s top quotes to live by

Veteran industrialist Ratan Naval Tata passed away at a Mumbai hospital late Wednesday night at the age of 86. The chairman emeritus of the Tata group controlled over 30 firms that operated in more than 100 nations yet lived an unpretentious life.

Mr Ratan Tata was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity. He was known for investing in start-ups and philanthropic activities and became a beacon of inspiration for 21st-century entrepreneurs.

Top quotes by Ratan Tata

• "The greatest pleasure I've had is trying to do something that everybody thought could not be done."

• "Where did Microsoft, where did Apple, where did Amazon, where did Google, where did Facebook come from? They came from ideas that people felt something could be done and they could make a difference."

• "Enterprise today is the ability of someone who may be in his 20s, who has a good idea and needs to find a way to implement it."

• "Do not grow with the view that something can't be done, and so should not be done."

• "My love for dogs as pets is ever strong and will continue for as long as I live."

Ratan Tata to get state funeral

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said a day of mourning will be observed in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to Mr Ratan Tata.

According to a statement, "The mortal remains of Mr Ratan N Tata will be taken to the NCPA Lawns, Nariman Point, Mumbai at 10:30 am on Thursday, 10th October 2024, for members of the public to pay their last respects and homage to the departed soul."

At 4:00 pm, the mortal remains will embark on their final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium.