Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you realise your hidden potential and power, let difficulties know that you too are difficult.
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Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is challenging, and true success lies in maintaining your identity and humanity.
In this quote, Abdul Kalam emphasizes that life presents numerous challenges and can often feel like a tough game. However, he asserts that the key to overcoming these challenges and achieving success is to hold on to your essential nature as a human being β cherishing your values, emotions, and integrity amid life's struggles.
Themes
LifeChallengesIdentitySuccessHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, sharing this quote can remind others of the importance of staying true to themselves.
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