Let's understand the quotes of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam with a Story:-
Friendship over Dishonesty.
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two young boys named Sam and Mike. They were best friends and always competed with each other in everything they did.
One sunny day, the village decided to organize a friendly competition to test the skills of its young inhabitants. The competition was simple: each participant had to make a kite and fly it as high as possible. The winner would be rewarded with a beautiful trophy.
Excited about the competition, Sam and Mike quickly began working on their kites. They gathered materials, designed unique shapes, and carefully crafted their masterpieces. Finally, the day of the competition arrived, and all the children gathered at the open field.
The wind was perfect for flying kites, and one by one, the participants let their kites soar into the sky. Sam and Mike stood side by side, each confident that their kite would be the best. As the competition progressed, Sam's kite started to ascend higher and higher, catching everyone's attention. It was a marvelous sight to behold.
Meanwhile, Mike's kite struggled to gain altitude. Despite his efforts to control it, the wind seemed to be against him. Frustrated and envious of Sam's success, a wicked idea formed in Mike's mind. He decided to sabotage Sam's kite to bring it down and claim victory for himself.
With a malicious grin, Mike sneaked behind Sam's back and cut the string of his kite. Within moments, Sam's kite came tumbling down, crashing into the ground. The other children gasped in shock and disappointment. Sam was devastated, not just because he lost the competition, but because he couldn't understand why his best friend had done such a thing.
While Sam was picking up the broken pieces of his kite, Mike proudly claimed the trophy. He expected everyone to praise him, but instead, he was met with disapproving glances and disappointed faces. The joy of victory quickly turned into a heavy burden.
Feeling guilty and regretful, Mike approached Sam with tears in his eyes. He apologized sincerely for his deceitful act and admitted that winning the competition by cheating didn't bring him any real satisfaction. He realized that it was easy to defeat someone by resorting to dishonest means, but the true challenge was in earning respect, trust, and friendship.
Sam, although hurt by his friend's actions, forgave Mike. He understood that sometimes people make mistakes and that true friends support and help each other grow. They decided to mend their friendship and work together to build a new kite for Sam.
In the following weeks, Sam and Mike spent hours designing, cutting, and gluing. They embraced teamwork, sharing ideas and encouraging each other. Their new kite was a symbol of their restored friendship and the lessons they had learned.
Finally, another kite-flying competition was organized in the village. This time, Sam and Mike joined forces, their kite flying higher than anyone else's. They didn't just win the competition, but they also won the admiration and respect of their fellow villagers.
From that day forward, Sam and Mike understood that it was far more rewarding to win someone's heart and trust than to defeat them through dishonesty. They cherished their friendship, always supporting and uplifting each other, and their bond grew stronger with each passing day. And whenever they looked at the trophy, they were reminded of the importance of integrity and true friendship.
The moral of the story is:
True friendship and integrity are more valuable than winning through dishonesty.
