Building Life

The Power of Dignity had overlooked one factor in their assessment: the endless supply of self-confidence that the Korean people possess. Self-confidence is a God-given trait. It is equally accessible to all. However, some people take advantage of it, while others do not utilize this God-given quality. For example, if the Korean people had begun saying after the bank’s refusal that the bank officials were biased, that they did not want their progress, and that they aimed to keep them economically backward, their self-confidence would have been suppressed. Instead of focusing on action, they would have concentrated on complaints and protests. As a result, their innate sense of self-confidence would not have surfaced. This God-given trait would have remained hidden inside them, yet they would have been deprived of its practical benefits. Korea’s atmosphere would have been filled with complaints, but no steel factory would have been operating. God has given humans a wide range of superior abilities in abundance. However, using them is reserved for highspirited individuals who have a positive mindset and are completely free from negative thoughts. THE POWER OF DIGNITY There is an incident involving the former Vice President of India, Mohammad Hidayatullah (1905-1992). This incident was shared with me by his PA, Mr. Athar Siddiqui, MA.