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The quote says failure can be necessary for ambition to grow. It suggests that understanding setbacks helps a person want success more deeply and work toward it more seriously.
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About A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian aerospace engineer and science administrator
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace engineer and science administrator who served as president of India from 2002 to 2007. He is remembered for his role in public life and for his work in science and defence technology. In 1997, he received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, for his contribution to scientific research and the modernisation of defence technology in India. His public voice often reflected his work in science, service, and national development.
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