Mangaluru, Dec 18: œWhen we come across accomplished persons, we look at the finished product and not the incessant effort and hard work behind it. We think that genius is in the genetics, but geniuses are not born but made, said rector of St Aloysius Institutions Fr Denzil Lobo.
Delivering the presidential address at the inaugural ceremony of the national level Aloysian Fest 2014-15 hosted by St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, in the college premises here on Thursday, he said that capitalism was the degree of which someone exploited the potential they were born with.
Human beings come with potential and possibilities and they learn as they grow. They learn to think and are able to become creative. However, 95 percent of people do not attain success in life, because they avoid difficulties. To become epic and legendary persons, one needs to put in hard work and long hours to accomplish what you want, he told the students, he said.
Highlighting the importance of showcasing talents of students, principal of the college Fr Swebert D'Silva also placed importance on the necessity of giving opportunity to all the students and congratulated them for promoting harmony and unity among young minds by working together as a team.
Speaking after inaugurating the three-day fest, senior regional manager of Central Bank of India Vasti Venkatesh spoke of the importance of Mangaluru as the cradle of banking.
On the occasion, the chief guest also inaugurated the Arts fest'Artbeat' with the theme'Ithihotsav', the Science fest'Imprints', the Management fest'Spin-out', the commerce fest'Acme' and the inter-collegiate sports fest'Aloysiad' on Thursday.
As part of the national-level fest, exhibitions organised by the Arts streams depicting the rich culture of India and the Science streams were also inaugurated.
President of the college students' council Lizane Tanya D'Souza welcomed the gathering while Vineeth Lasrado proposed a vote of thanks.
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