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a I to in a ship. I to be, to talk to my I to talk to my friends., Textbook for Class XI ENGLISH, speaking, Sir, I don't know what I should asks, I am nervous. I have not asked any question in, my class. I need to have confidence, but I have, not gained any confidence through my, education during all these years. I am afraid, gather confidence?, question?, a marine engineer. I want to travel in a ship. I want to, the captain of the ship. I want to build the, engine of the ship. Shall I be able to do all, these, sir? How can I achieve this mission?, •What was the, concern?, the entire audience and the dignitaries on the dais, including the Chief Minister, were looking at m, wondering what Kalam was going to say to, the sincere question of a young village boy., • Why did the audiem, at Dr Kalam when, I thought of it, and breaking the silence, I, said, 'My dear friend, you have put the most, difficult question among the many questions that I have, received from millions and millions of students, whom I have met. I value your question. I know, you are echoing the fear of many. Let me, recite a beautiful ancient poem named I will fly'., I am born with potential., Iam born with goodness and trust., Iam born wvith ideas and dreams., I am born with greatness., I am born with confidence., Iam born with wings., So, Iam not meant for crawling,, I have wings, Ilwill fly, I will fly and fly., Why did Dr Kala, the boy's question, oung friends, let me discuss with you, how you can be, nique. I have, so far, met fifteen million youth in a, ecade's time. I learnt, 'Every youth wants to be unique,, nat is YOU! But the world all around you is doing its, est, day and night, to make you just 'everybody else'. In, our home, dear young fellows, you are asked by your, arents to be like the neighbours' children for scoring, od marks. When you go to school, your teacher, • How can yOo