‘There are no shortcuts to getting rich’ – From M Visvesvaraya to Nithin Kamath, some famous engineers’ quotes

In this article, we have curated a collection of inspiring quotes that capture the spirit of engineering — its challenges, triumphs, and relentless pursuit of progress. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a student sketching your first blueprint, these words will resonate with the passion that drives the engineering community forward.

Every year on September 15, India observes Engineers’ Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s most distinguished engineers. So let’s start with his famous quote and move to others:

“Self-examination not moral or spiritual, but secular – that is, a survey and analysis of local conditions in India and a comparative study of the same with those in other parts of the globe.”

E Sreedharan

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan, an Indian civil engineer and former IRSE officer, is known as the “Metro Man” of India. He transformed India’s public transportation system and served as managing director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation from 1995 to 2012. He also received Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri for his contributions to public transportation.

I think the four major pillars of work culture are punctuality, integrity, professional competence, and a sense of social responsibility or accountability.

Verghese Kurien

Verghese Kurien, known as the “Milk Man of India,” is credited with the “white revolution,” which transformed India into a self-sustaining milk production nation. He established the Anand dairy cooperative model, which tripled milk yield in 30 years and made India the largest milk exporter, surpassing the US by 21% of the world’s market share.

I believe that a person who does not have respect for time and does not have a sense of timing can achieve little.

NR Narayana Murthy

Narayana Murthy is an Indian IT businessman who co-founded Infosys. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the National Institute of Engineering.

I marvel at how one role model can alter for the better the future of a young student. This experience taught me that valuable advice can sometimes come from an unexpected source, and chance events can sometimes open new doors.

Story continues below this ad

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

Nithin Kamath is the founder of Zerodha, a stock brokerage firm. His firm offers low-cost trading, especially to millennials and Gen Z. He started out trading on his own and saw that India’s brokerage system needed improvement. In 2010, he teamed up with his brother Nikhil to launch Zerodha and fill that gap.

I often get asked for a stock tip, something that will make people rich. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts to getting rich. It takes good habits and patience.

From the homepage

Chhattisgarh liquor ‘scam’: ED says ‘syndicate apex’ Chaitanya Baghel handled Rs 1,000 cr of proceeds

‘Rs 92 lakh and gold found’ during raids at ACS officer Nupur Bora’s house, Himanta says she profited from sale of ‘Hindu’s lands to Muslims’

UP village tense after 19-year-old chasing ‘cattle smugglers’ found dead