One of the best scientists and popularly known as missile man, late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was one of the most loved personalities across the world, especially in kids. He was the 11th President of India, and also awarded as Bharat Ratna for his contributions. His inspirational speeches and words are very popular in youth and children.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was not only a great scientist but also a real gentleman who always believed in simplicity and humility. Here are few powerful quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam that will inspire you to dream big in life.
Quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam:
- “If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “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.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Small aim is a crime; have great aim.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “If four things are followed – having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance – then anything can be achieved.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place – that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise… Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “To become ‘unique,’ the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “If we are not free, no one will respect us.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “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.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “The youth need to be enabled to become job generators from job seekers.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “War is never a lasting solution for any problem.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Writing is my love. If you love something, you find a lot of time. I write for two hours a day, usually starting at midnight; at times, I start at 11.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance? ” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “I was willing to accept what I couldn’t change.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “A teacher should have a creative mind.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “We must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream!” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- “For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.” : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam