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Abdul Kalam

Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.

Abdul Kalam

Strength

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Abdul Kalam is saying that India must show its power and confidence to earn respect from other countries. He emphasizes that fear leads to weakness, and only by being strong can India gain recognition and influence globally.

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