For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.
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War is never a lasting solution for any problem.
Interpretation
What this quote means
War fails to provide a permanent resolution to conflicts and issues.
The quote by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam emphasizes that engaging in war does not lead to long-term solutions or peace. Instead, it often exacerbates problems and creates further issues, suggesting that dialogue and understanding are far more effective pathways to resolving conflicts.
Themes
WarSolutionPeaceConflictUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, this quote can highlight the importance of non-violent communication.
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