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I inherited honesty and self-discipline from my father; from my mother, I inherited faith in goodness and deep kindness as did my three brothers and sisters.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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Thinking should become your capital asset, whatever ups and downs you may come across in your life.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

I was (and am) a terrible conversationist but consider myself a good communicator.

Total commitment is the common denominator among all successful men and women.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

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