Vikram Sarabhai Quotes

• He who can listen to the music in the midst of noise can achieve great things.

  Vikram Sarabhai

  Noise, Achieve, Midst

  Outlook India, August 19, 2002.

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• There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose. We do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight. But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.

  Vikram Sarabhai

  Meaningful, Real, Moon

  "India Space Programs and Exploration Handbook". USA International Business Publications, 2007.

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• One wants permissive individuals who do not have a compelling need to reassure themselves that they are leaders.

  Vikram Sarabhai

  Leader, Needs, Want

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• But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the community of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.

  Vikram Sarabhai

  Meaningful, Real, Technology

  "India in Space: Between Utility and Geopolitics". Book by Marco Aliberti, 2018.

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• We look down on our scientists if they engage in outside consultation. We implicitly promote the ivory tower.

  Vikram Sarabhai

  Ivory Tower, Towers, Looks

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