Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (1931–2015), known as the “Missile Man of India,” was a visionary scientist and the 11th President of India. His life was dedicated to inspiring others through knowledge and humility.
Kalam's quotes offer profound insights, motivating us to pursue our dreams and recognize our potential. Here, we explore some of his most impactful quotes that reflect his spirit and vision for a brighter, empowered world.
Dream is not the thing you see in sleep, but is that thing that doesn't let you sleep.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Don't take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A fool can become a genius when he understands he is a fool. But a genius can become a fool when he understands he is a genius.
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.
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Great Lines by APJ Abdul Kalam
If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
If you FAIL, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "First Attempt in Learning". END is not the end; in fact E.N.D. means "Effort Never Dies". If you get NO as an answer, remember N.O. means "Next Opportunity".
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
It Is Very Easy To Defeat Someone, But It Is Very Hard To Win Someone
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Suffering is the essence of success!
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
When our signature changes to autograph, this marks the success.”
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.
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Abdul Kalam Quotes on Education
Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Sometimes, it's better to bunk a class and enjoy with friends, because now, when I look back, marks never make me laugh, but memories do.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Black color is sentimentally bad, but every blackboard makes the student’s life bright.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Knowledge with action converts adversity into prosperity.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Mindset
Learning gives creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces, desire, belief, and expectation.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Failure will never overtake me if my definition to succeed is strong enough.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference!
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
If you want to leave your footprints on the sands of time, do not drag your feet.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The line between firmness and harshness, between strong leadership and bullying, between discipline and vindictiveness is very fine, but it has to be drawn.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
I am not handsome, but I can give my hand to someone who needs help… Because beauty is required in heart, not in face.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
One good book is equal to hundred friends... But one good friend is equal to a library.
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Dreams and Resilience
Why be afraid of difficulties, sufferings, and problems? When troubles come, try to understand the relevance of your sufferings. Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Desire, when it stems from the heart and spirit, when it is pure and intense, possesses awesome electromagnetic energy.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dream, Dream Dreams transform into thoughts And thoughts result in action.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Let not thy winged days be spent in vain. When once gone, no gold can buy them back again.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Beliefs
Thinking is the capital, Enterprise is the way, Hard Work is the solution.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
You have to dream before your dreams can come true.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Once your mind stretches to a new level, it never goes back to its original dimension.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
To live only for some unknown future is superficial. It is like climbing a mountain to reach the peak without experiencing its sides.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
