“We can spend Rs 5,000 for a meal at the Taj and thousands on all kinds...” — Sudha Murty Quote

“We can spend Rs 5,000 for a meal at the Taj and thousands on all kinds of shopping, but we're always stingy about books. We always think of borrowing. Why? Writers can use some support. If you have space and money, you should buy your own books.”

“My grandfather was a history teacher, one reason the subject has been an integral part of my life.”

“For me, the test of a good office is how clean its toilets are.”

“Total borrowing has imploded. Private borrowing has collapsed. And, in effect, the Treasury Department is the last borrower left standing.”

“I am not that good a manager for me to be comfortable borrowing someone else's money.”

“The Government has to stop borrowing as much money; if we don't, quite frankly New Zealand will be downgraded and interest rates will go up for all New Zealanders.”