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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All wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wars highlight the inability to resolve conflicts peacefully, necessitating efforts to rebuild trust afterward.
This quote by Abdul Kalam emphasizes that wars are a reflection of failed attempts to address disputes without resorting to violence. It suggests that once a war occurs, there is a pressing need to restore faith, trust, and confidence among the parties involved to prevent future conflicts and to heal the societal wounds caused by the war.
Themes
WarConflictTrustPeaceRebuilding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of diplomacy and peacebuilding after conflict.
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