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.
Abdul KalamRead
English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of learning English for access to scientific knowledge, while also expressing hope for the future of scientific works in local languages.
In this quote, Abdul Kalam highlights the current necessity of the English language for accessing original scientific literature. He anticipates a future where scientific works will be published in various native languages, allowing greater access to knowledge and a parallel to Japan’s advancements in embracing and translating science for their populace.
Themes
EnglishScienceLanguageEducationKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on global education, one might use this quote to stress the need for language proficiency in accessing academic resources.
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