For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.
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Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the connection between personal righteousness and global peace.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's quote suggests that individual virtues, such as righteousness, create a ripple effect that influences larger structures in society. It indicates that when individuals possess integrity and moral values, it fosters harmony within families and communities, which subsequently leads to wider social order and, ultimately, a peaceful world. The quote underscores the importance of starting the journey towards peace and order at the most fundamental level—within oneself.
Themes
RighteousnessHarmonyOrderPeaceWorld
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of personal integrity.
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