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For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.
"For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool."— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Meaning of this quote
Religious belief can support human connection or become a pretext for conflict. Kalam contrasts generous leadership with divisive uses of faith.
Key takeaway:
Judge a use of religion by whether it promotes understanding or hostility.
Origin of the quote
Ignited Minds (2002).
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe sentence is traceable in the book. The contrast is a moral judgment about conduct, not a factual division of people by size or status.








