Annotations

1. Thought without action is abortion Action without thought is folly.
A: This line is taken from the lesson 'Opportunities for Youth' written by Jawaharlal Nehru. It is one of his inspiring speeches.The essay deals with the significance of consideration between thought and action which is lacking among young people. Nehru explains clearly how integration of thought and action is necessary. Every activity we do is preceded by thought. Nehru stresses that putting one's thoughts into action is far better than making speeches. Every work we undertake should be preceded by a meticulous plan. The whole effort will become a futile exercise if thought and action are not properly coordinated. Thus, thought and action are inter dependent.
2. Great novels always make one think because they are pictures of life painted by great minds.
A: This line is taken from the lesson Opportunities for youth, written by Jawaharlal Nehru.
It is one of his inspiring speeches. The essay deals with the significance of coordination between thought and action which is lacking among young people of India. According to Nehru thinking is something which does not come automatically to a person. Suggest us to think and develop the art of thinking.  Reading helps us more to thinking. So read intelligently, understand others thoughts to develop your thinking. Even reading a very good novel is useful and makes you think more. He feels that great novels are great pictures of life painted by great minds. Nehru, in his wonderful message to youth, reminds that the quality of a nation depends on its young generation.

Paragraph Questions

1. What is happiness, according to Jawaharlal Nehru?
A: The lesson Opportunities for youth, written by Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru presents a number of important ideas about the significance of coordination between words and deeds in the essay. He exhorts the youth to be strong in mind and body as success shuns the weak-spirited. He analyses the concept of happiness.
Those who are strong in mind and body will lead a happy life. According to him, happiness is an inner state of mind. It does not rely, as many believe, on the outside environment. He cites the example of rich people who may be miserable and poor people who may be very happy. One's happiness is not determined by wealth or power. one should ensure integration between thought and action to achieve happiness in life.
2. The mere act of aiming at something big makes you big. Elaborate.
A: the lesson 'Opportunities for youth' written by Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru says that pride should consist in doing your job in the best possible manner. He suggests a scientist to become an Einstein, a medical man to discover something special and an engineer to aim at some new invention. He advises the youth to think of the vast opportunities of the world. For that they have keen of mind. Strong of character and fast and nimble of feet. One can meet with failures occasionally but definitely success will come to him in future. He concludes that the youth should develop inner urge to do big things and get success. Nehru in his wonderful message to youth reminds that the quality of a nation depends on its young generation.

G. Venkatesh