Abdul Kalam

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Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?
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Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.
My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.
Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.
My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.
Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.
Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.
Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognise our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why?
Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.
Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

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