Uma Shanker Quotes

Life teaches us two important things - we are careless when we are young and by the time we get old, it is too late to be careful!!

Expect less and Accept more for peace of mind and healthy relationships!

In a society, IF people place intellect and ethics above money & material , the nation is on the ascendancy. But when it is the reverse, that is, money and material are more important, then it is an indication that the nation is becoming decadent.

Disappointment comes from ExpectationExpectation comes from intimacyIntimacy comes from common interestAnd common interest comes from friendshipSo to nurture friendship, abandon expectation

The grass remains green only as long as you water it. Similarly, a relationship remains fresh only as long as you nurture it with love.

Life is so short that no sooner have you heard the whistle to “get set & go”, you have reached the finish line nearing the death-toll.

Of what use is money, if not spent on charityOf what use is prayer, if it is not for someone elseOf what use is your body, if it not to help someone Of what use is your intellect, if it is not for teaching othersOf what use is your smile, if it does not light up others livesAndof what use is your life, if it is not to transform others' lives!

The road appears longer when you are tired and shorter when you are energetic.The road is the same. It is your frame of mind that changes your perception of the road!!Life is always the same. Your desires, expectations, disappointments and achievements that define your life and your frame of mind!!

Don't spend on your pleasures. Invest in your capabilities. Get better!!

A firm ground helps kickstart a long leap of flight. So keep your foundation strong to rise high.

GOD is like a streetlight. He keeps observing you silently when it is light and showers you with light when you are in darkness!

Knowledge is like the sky - limitless. It depends on you whether you want to learn how to acquire wings and fly or get on a plane and soar. The faster you rise to pick up knowledge, the quicker your success!!

Multi-tasking is a skill. It may be stressful but a woman’s capacity to handle stress helps her to multi task

Children respect teachers today not for their knowledge but for the marks they give. Teachers respect children today not for the intelligence they have but for the threat they pose. That is the state of education today!

Be silent & you are considered on idiot. Be voluble & you are considered a nuisance. The perfect balance between speaking and remaining silent makes you a gentleman!