I faced a number of challenges whilst I built Biocon. Initially, I had credibility challenges where I couldn't get banks to fund me; I couldn't recruit people to work for a woman boss. Even in the businesses where I had to procure raw materials, they didn't want to deal with women.
Copy QuoteIf you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.
Copy Quote View & ShareI measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
Copy Quote View & ShareWives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.
Copy Quote View & ShareWomen need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.
Copy Quote View & ShareGod gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met.
Copy Quote View & ShareIn our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.
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