Deep Quotes
Only strength respects strength.
"Only strength respects strength."— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Meaning of this quote
The maxim links respect with the capacity to act effectively and stand independently.
Key takeaway:
Develop capability and credibility rather than relying only on demands for recognition.
Origin of the quote
Hyderabad address on Kalam's vision for India, reported in 2001.
Who actually said this?
Contemporary report reproduces the sentence in a longer appeal for national capability; individual wording is not unique enough to establish original invention.
