Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, full name Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, was an Indian scientist and politician who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr. Kalam was widely regarded as the “People’s President” for his approachable and down-to-earth demeanor.
Dr. Kalam’s early education was in aerospace engineering, and he played a pivotal role in India’s civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He was a key figure in the development of India’s first indigenous satellite launch vehicle and ballistic missile systems.
Apart from his contributions to science and technology, Dr. Kalam was a source of inspiration for millions of people, particularly the youth. He was known for his motivational speeches and writings that emphasized the importance of dreams, hard work, and dedication in achieving success.
After his presidency, Dr. Kalam continued to be actively involved in various educational and societal initiatives. He passed away on July 27, 2015, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of leadership, education, and the power of positive thinking. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is remembered not only for his significant contributions to India’s technological advancements but also for his role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless individuals across the world.
FAMOUS QUOTES:
| 1) “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.” |
| 2) “Don’t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in the second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.” |
| 3) “If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.” |
| 4) “Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.” |
| 5) “Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.” |
| 6) “All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” |
| 7) “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” |
| 8) “Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.” |
| 9) “Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.” |
| 10) “Excellence is a continuous process, and not an accident.” |
| 11) “Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy success.” |
| 12) “To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.” |
| 13) “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” |
| 14) “Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.” |
| 15) “In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.” |
| 16) “Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.” |
| 17) “The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the Earth, above the Earth, under the Earth.” |
| 18) “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.” |
| 19) “You should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.” |
| 20) “For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.” |
| 21) “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” |
| 22) “Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.” |
| 23) “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.” |
| 24) “One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” |
| 25) “You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.” |
| 26) “Science has revealed that the human body is made up of millions and millions of atoms… For this body, God is a creation.” |
| 27) “When our signature changes to autograph, this marks success.” |
| 28) “It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone.” |
| 29) “We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.” |
| 30) “Suffering is the essence of success.” |
| 31) “The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise.” |
| 32) “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” |
| 33) “Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.” |
| 34) “One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions. “ |
| 35) “War is never a lasting solution for any problem. “ |
| 36) “Small aim is a crime; have great aim.” |
| 37) “Without your involvement, you can’t succeed. With your involvement, you can’t fail.” |
| 38) “The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.” |
| 39) “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.” |
| 40) “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.” |
