75 Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian scientist and politician who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born in Tamil Nadu in 1931, Kalam studied aerospace engineering before joining the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1962. He played a key role in India's civilian space program and was later involved in the development of the country's ballistic missile program. Kalam was widely regarded as a national hero in India, both for his contributions to science and technology and for his leadership as President. He was known for his humility, simplicity, and dedication to the welfare of his fellow citizens. Kalam passed away in 2015, but his legacy continues to inspire generations of Indians to pursue their dreams and serve their country. (Bio)
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Quotes
Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work. (Meaning)
Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. (Quote Meaning)
Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident. (Meaning)
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal. (Quote Meaning)
Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit. (Meaning)
Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. (Quote Meaning)
When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives. (Meaning)
Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity. (Quote Meaning)
To become 'unique,' the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination. (Meaning)
The well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation. (Quote Meaning)
War is never a lasting solution for any problem. (Meaning)
Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow. (Quote Meaning)
Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level. (Meaning)
Unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success. (Quote Meaning)
Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. (Meaning)
Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect. If only the real sense of education could be realized by each individual and carried forward in every field of human activity, the world will be so much a better place to live in. (Quote Meaning)
Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities. (Meaning)
If you FAIL, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "First Attempt in Learning". (Quote Meaning)
END is not the end; in fact E.N.D. means "Effort Never Dies". (Meaning)
If you get NO as an answer, remember N.O. means "Next Opportunity". (Quote Meaning)
All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. (Meaning)
Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success. (Quote Meaning)
You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future. (Meaning)
Confidence and Hard work is the best medicine to kill the disease called failure. It will make you successful person.
One Best Book is Equal To Hundred Good Friends But One Good Friend is Equal To A Library. (Quote Meaning)
If you want to shine like the sun, first burn like the sun. (Meaning)
Dream is not that which you see while sleeping it is something that does not let you sleep. (Quote Meaning)
What is the secret of success? Right decisions. How do you make right decisions? Experience. How do you gain experience? Wrong decisions. (Meaning)
It is Very Easy To Defeat Someone, But It Is Very Hard To Win Someone (Quote Meaning)
Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person. (Meaning)
You have to dream before your dreams can come true. (Quote Meaning)
No matter what is the environment around you, it is always possible to maintain your brand of integrity (Meaning)
Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career. (Quote Meaning)
Without your involvement you can't succeed. With your involvement you can't fail.
Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference. (Meaning)
Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success. (Quote Meaning)
Success is when your signature becomes an autograph. (Meaning)
In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength. (Quote Meaning)
Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.
If we are not free, no one will respect us.
One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.
Once your mind stretches to a new level it never goes back to its original dimension (Meaning)
While children are struggling to be unique, the world around them is trying all means to make them look like everybody else. (Quote Meaning)
For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.
Total commitment is the common denominator among all successful men and women. (Meaning)
When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, economy flourishes. (Quote Meaning)
There are forces in life working for you and against you. One must distinguish the beneficial forces from the malevolent ones and choose correctly between them. (Meaning)
Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. (Quote Meaning)
When mother is happy, family is happy. When family is happy, nation is happy. (Meaning)
The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.
Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.
There is no such thing as a negative experience. (Quote Meaning)
When a nation is surrounded by weaponized nations, she has to equip herself.
No sanction can stand against ignited minds. (Meaning)
― A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Quotes
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