Quote by Abdul Kalam

We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.

We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We

Summary

This quote signifies a sense of pride and integrity in one's actions. It implies that the speaker's country or group has not engaged in aggressive acts of invasion, conquest, or cultural assimilation. Instead, they have respected the sovereignty and identity of others, refraining from imposing their own values or customs. The quote presents a claim of moral superiority in adhering to principles of non-aggression and peaceful coexistence.

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By Abdul Kalam

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