A developed India by 2020, or even earlier, is not a dream. It need not be a mere vision in the minds of many Indians. It is a mission we can all take up - and succeed.
Abdul KalamRead
Look at a stone cutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred-and-first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not the last blow that did it, but all that had gone before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence leads to success, even if results are not immediately visible.
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and consistent effort in achieving one's goals. It illustrates that success often comes after a series of attempts, where every effort contributes to the eventual breakthrough, even if it feels like progress is not being made at first. The stone cutter's diligence serves as a metaphor for how hard work over time culminates in impactful results.
Themes
PersistenceEffortBreakthroughSuccessHard Work
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges, one might say, 'Remember the stone cutter who hammered away countless times before achieving success.'
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