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We must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream!
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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What this quote means

The quote encourages a mindset of ambition and collective vision for a large population.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam emphasizes the importance of thinking big and acting as if one belongs to a vast community, which can lead to greater dreams and achievements. By adopting a mindset suitable for a billion people instead of just a million, individuals can transcend limitations and aim for greatness in dreams and actions, fostering an environment of innovation and progress.

Themes

DreamNationAmbitionActionProgress

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational seminar to inspire young entrepreneurs.

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