Kumar Mangalam Birla Quotes

I'm proud of my dad's name. But I'm not running on my dad's name. I'm running on my dad's values.

A good reputation is more valuable than money.

I was always going to church with my mom, dad and sister. I was literally raised under the godly influence both at home and church. There was no alcohol and no smoking at our house. That was the way a Bowden was supposed to live. My dad always told me to represent the Bowden name in a respectful manner.

If I went into politics, my parents would turn over in their graves. It’s not as respected a profession as many others.

Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

I am very aware of my family name. I'm very aware of the legacy that that kind of carries with it. And I think that I didn't want to lose any kind of hold of that. And I think once you're born into something that you're proud of and that you're aware of, you don't take it lightly.

Family honour is the most important thing.

Upstart greatness is everywhere less respected than ancient greatness.

To be vested with enormous authority is a fine thing; but to have the on-looking world consent to it is a finer.

Tradition wears a snowy beard.

Those who boast of friendship with us, they can really be our friend when they respect our independence, our soil and our prideful traditions.

Never act in breach of trust ., Live morally, do not aspire for other's Wealth, Women and God ., Consume according to your requirements and contribute the rest to the society Earn wealth through honest and truthful work.

'The Godfather' illustrated the family values - the reality that it was really a family thing, honor and tradition. It wasn't just a single-dimension thing.

I have a deep tribal sense. I grew up in a synagogue that my ancestors built. I sat in the third row. My family was decent. They were good people; they were handshake people. So I never had a sense of rebellion.

Growing up, we talked about all you have is your last name. That's what people will remember you by and that's how people know you. You have to do everything you can to not blemish your last name.

It takes longevity to earn respect.

'Frances' is a longtime family name on my dad's side. My grandfather, father, brother, and my daughter's name is Frances.

I just want to do some movies that my children and my grandchildren would be proud of. That's my yardstick.

If there's one thing that I have in this business, it's respect.

In Napoli, they trust me.

And I'm so grateful to have that family name and continue my family's legacy, but I'm also very excited to create my own.

It's been a great advantage and a privilege to have the Tagore surname. Wherever you go, you are recognised.

For me, I wear a suit because I need to remember what's happened before me.

I feel people look up to me.

I've raised my children to respect that flag, to stand, to put their hand across their heart and to recognize those sacrifices that have been made and I believe they're raising their children with that same belief.