Ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity not abstractions but lofty, noble and uplifting, outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind said in his farewell speech to the nation on Sunday. "Ram Nath Kovind, who grew up in an ordinary family in Paraunkh village of Kanpur district, is addressing all of you countrymen today, for this I salute the power of the vibrant democratic system of our country," said President Kovind on the eve of demitting office.