Wings of fire - Sir APJ ABDUL KALAM Wings of fire | Page 11

Being. So why be afraid of difficulties, sufferings and
problems? When troubles come, try to understand the
relevance of your sufferings. Adversity always presents
opportunities for introspection.”
“Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you
for help and advice?” I asked my father. He put his hands
on my shoulders and looked straight into my eyes. For quite
some time he said nothing, as if he was judging my
capacity to comprehend his words. Then he answered in a
low, deep voice. His answer filled me with a strange energy
and enthusiasm:
Whenever human beings find themselves alone, as a
natural reaction, they start looking for company. Whenever
they are in trouble, they look for someone to help them.
Whenever they reach an impasse, they look to someone to
show them the way out. Every recurrent anguish, longing,
and desire finds its own special helper. For the people who
come to me in distress, I am but a go-b