Family Quotes
When mother is happy, family is happy. When family is happy, nation is happy.
"When mother is happy, family is happy. When family is happy, nation is happy."— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Meaning of this quote
The saying links care within a family with the wider wellbeing of a community. It is an appeal to kindness at home rather than a literal formula that makes one person responsible for national happiness.
Key takeaway:
Make care within your family part of your everyday contribution.
Origin of the quote
Udgam School's account connects the words with the Make Your Mother Smile programme attended by Kalam in Ahmedabad in November 2011.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe school reports its own participation and reproduces the wording. Its heading mentions 2012, while the event text gives November 11, 2011; avoid treating the heading as the event date.
