Lakshmi Mittal quotes

Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian businessman, widely recognized as one of the world's leading steel magnates. His company, ArcelorMittal, became the largest steel producing corporation in the world. He continues to influence global industry and is known for his philanthropy and business acumen. Here are 17 of his quotes:

This is a learning in the business life that first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing. (Lakshmi Mittal)
At the end of the day you have to keep emotions away. View quote
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It's true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be? View quote
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We are beginning to see the benefits of globalconsolidation. View quote
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Its not always you get to hit the iron when it is hot. I believe in hitting it so hard, that it gets hot. View quote
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When people can see which direction the leaders are going in it becomes easier to motivate them. View quote
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If I go to a match it doesn't mean I want to buy the stadium or the club. View quote
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It is true that we are interested in scale but there are very sound reasons for this. View quote
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When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work. View quote
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The torch relay is an excellent embodiment of all that the Olympic Games have come to symbolise - a celebration of the human spirit. Personally to me, it represents striving to be the best in whatever we do, never giving up despite the odds, and a commitment to health and fitness. View quote
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I built a steel plant from the grassroots, so I learned all the nuts and bolts. When there was a problem, I would be able to guide them, though I am not a technical person. (Lakshmi Mittal)
Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be. View quote
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Hard work certainly goes a long way. These days a lot of people work hard, so you have to make sure you work even harder and really dedicate yourself to what you are doing and setting out to achieve. View quote
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Everyone experiences tough times, it is a measure of your determination and dedication how you deal with them and how you can come through them. View quote
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I came from a Hindi medium school the principal felt that I would not fit into an English medium college. Though I was top in my class in school, and I got admission in other colleges, but I really wanted to study in St. Xavier's. View quote
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The danger, though - and there have been signs of this recently - is that Europe begins to demonstrate a return to more nationalist sentiment. To my mind, that would be a great mistake. View quote
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We are not in the business of iron ore. Whatever captive iron ore sources we have, we use it to make steel. View quote
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Lakshmi Mittal

Lakshmi Mittal - Image
Photo: Financial Times, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Indian Businessman
Born: June 15, 1950
Quotes count: 17

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