Each one of us is a custodian of India's well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations.
Ram Nath KovindRead
The key to India's success is its diversity. Our diversity is the core that makes us so unique. In this land we find a mix of states and regions, religions, languages, cultures, lifestyles and much more. We are so different and yet so similar and united.
Interpretation
India's uniqueness and strength come from its diverse culture and people.
This quote by Ram Nath Kovind emphasizes that the essence of India's success lies in its rich diversity. It highlights that the various states, regions, religions, languages, and cultures within the country contribute to a unique identity and unity among the people, despite their differences.
In practice
In a speech about national pride, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of diversity.
Each one of us is a custodian of India's well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations.
A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.
Nature promotes mutualism. The flower nourishes the bee. The river waters quench the thirst of all living beings. And trees provide a welcoming home to so many birds and animals. There is a rhythm to this togetherness.
It is true that when you make a boy educated, it gives benefit to one family but when you make a girl educated, its benefit goes to two families. Another important fact is that the children of an educated woman do not remain uneducated.
An election is a collective call to wisdom and a collective call to action. It represents a renewal and a recommitment to the goals and hopes of a shared and egalitarian society. It represents the diverse and yet singular urges of the people and the Republic of India. This makes the very act of voting a sacred act.
In India, knowledge has always been considered more valuable than power, fame or riches. In our tradition, educational institutions are respected as temples of learning.
I have always believed that the only way to cope with a cash crisis is not to contract but to try to expand out of it.
The goal wasn't to be a millionaire or to be a Hollywood star. That was not the goal. The goal was something about - the goal was to find the goal, but I knew where it was.
I started out to be a person on the street, just like everybody else. I didn't start out to be a singer. But I got sort of swept up in this singing thing, and after I got involved in it it got really important to me if I was good or not.
I'm the one who has made all the sacrifices. Those are my American records, not the country's.
People refuse to take chances in business, because they fear the criticism which may follow if they fail. The fear of criticism, in such cases is stronger than the DESIRE for success.
Success is never owned, it is rented, and the rent is due every day.
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