Dr. Abdul Kalam recalls a story from his childhood where his mother cooked dinner after a long hard day of work, including burnt roti. When his father ate the meal without complaining, his mother apologized for the burnt roti. His father responded by saying "Honey, I love burnt roti," conveying his appreciation for her efforts. Later, his father told him that harsh words can hurt, but a burnt roti never hurts anyone. He advised that life is full of imperfect things and people, and that the most important things are accepting each other's faults and celebrating relationships.