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118 Great Quotes By A.P.J. Abdul Kalam That Will Serve As Wind Beneath Your Wings

Famous As: Aerospace Scientist & 11th President of India
Born On: October 15, 1931
Died On: July 27, 2015
Born In: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Died At Age: 83

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who served as the 11th President of India, was a remarkable man who left his indelible marks on several fields ranging from science to politics. A scientist by profession, he held a degree in aerospace engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology. Renowned as ‘The Missile Man Of India’, his writings, books, lectures, thoughts, views and life have been a guiding light to generations and will remain so. A highly knowledgeable man with vast experiences in a varied number of fields, he was also a skilled writer. He authored several books, and loved children. He had many dreams, dreams that transformed into thoughts and thoughts that resulted in action, dreams for entire nation and dreams that should not let us sleep. On this page, we bring to you wisdom distilled in the form of short but profound quotes by one of the the most beloved men in the history of India that are sure to inspire, motivate, and encourage you to take the actions necessary for leading a beaming and purposeful life.

If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.

If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Small aim is a crime.

Small aim is a crime.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
There are a number of women who have brought about immense change in society.

There are a number of women who have brought about immense change in society.

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.

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
Today, India is a nuclear weapons state.

Today, India is a nuclear weapons state.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

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.

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline.

My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline.

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.

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
Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.

Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

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.

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
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.

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
We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.

We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.

One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers.

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
If we are not free, no one will respect us.

If we are not free, no one will respect us.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
God is everywhere.

God is everywhere.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.

Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
I love the sea.

I love the sea.

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.

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
Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.

For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.

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.

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
Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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.

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.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.

The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The Bay of Bengal is hit frequently by cyclones. The months of November and May, in particular, are dangerous in this regard.

The Bay of Bengal is hit frequently by cyclones. The months of November and May, in particular, are dangerous in this regard.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam