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“Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?” — Abdul Kalam

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“Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognise 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?” — Abdul Kalam

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“As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.” — Abdul Kalam

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“Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.” — Abdul Kalam

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“One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.” — Abdul Kalam

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“Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.” — Abdul Kalam

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“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” — Abdul Kalam

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“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.” — Abdul Kalam

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“My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.” — Abdul Kalam

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“I was willing to accept what I couldn't change.” — Abdul Kalam

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