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individuals – at every level to take full responsibility for what is
good or bad in our situation, for what we possess and that which
we do not. This would mean that we stop blaming others for the
circumstances we find ourselves in. Taking responsibility also
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means willingness to exercise our abilities to the fullest. This will
make us worthy of enjoying the benefits that come with effort.

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Students should get ready to transform India into a devel-
oped nation. Ignite your minds and think big.

A teacher once said, “Give me a five-year old child. After
seven years, no God or Devil will be able to change the child.
Will all teachers be such gurus?”

Glossary
habitat : a place to live

affordable : having enough money to buy or pay for some-
thing
perpetuate : continue to exist for a long time
mission : an important assignment

dwell upon : think or talk about something
disposed to : want to do something, inclined

nurture : help a plan or idea to develop

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