I am like a Rolls- Royce. I can run without an engine, purely on reputation
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the power of reputation and how it can carry one forward even without active effort.
Shahrukh Khan's quote suggests that an individual's reputation can be so strong and well-established that it allows them to navigate life successfully, much like a luxury car that can move gracefully due to its esteemed brand name rather than its mechanical performance. It highlights the importance of building a positive reputation and the impact it has on one's opportunities and relationships.
In practice
During a networking event, one might say this quote to highlight the importance of reputation in career advancement.
I've told Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, I just want to touch you. They are the gods of acting. When people call me God, I say, no, I'm still an angel or saint of acting. I still have a long way to go.
No - Kajol can never go anywhere. Kajol is absolutely hearts and minds and memories and silloys for ever and ever. I think if I was to, I wouldn't be exaggerating I if say in our times of film-making she's a beautiful living legend.
You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it's okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy.
If you like me, raise your hand. If you don't, raise your standards
More than an actor, I am a performer... I'm a great believer - honestly so, shamelessly so, vulgarly so - that cinema is for entertainment. If you want to send messages, there's the postal service.
That good is the enemy of great is not just a business problem. It is a human problem.
As big as my ego may be, I'm really not of the belief that I can't be replaced. I didn't invent the wheel. There's someone else out there who can do what I do, maybe a little differently. I believe that Kiss is bigger than its individual members.
When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.
Most work is not coming up with The Next Big Thing. Rather, it's improving the thing you already thought of six months - or six years - ago. It's the work of work.
I think money is a wonderful thing because it enables you to do things. It enables you to invest in ideas that don't have a short-term payback.
Have fun. The game is a lot more enjoyable when you're trying to do more than just make money.
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