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.
Abdul KalamRead
Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize 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?.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the tendency to overlook national achievements and the importance of recognizing strengths.
In this quote, Abdul Kalam expresses concern over the negative portrayal of India in the media and the collective embarrassment of its citizens in acknowledging the country's strengths and successes. He emphasizes the significance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements that contribute to national pride and identity, urging society to shift its perspective towards a more positive and self-affirming view.
Themes
MediaIndiaSuccessAchievementsNational Pride
In practice
Example use cases
In a national address about India's potential, this quote could inspire citizens to focus on the positives.
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