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.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Mindset
Learning gives creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great.
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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
If you want to leave your footprints on the sands of time, do not drag your feet.
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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
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
Dream is not the thing you see in sleep, but is that thing that doesn't let you sleep.
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To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces, desire, belief, and expectation.
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Failure will never overtake me if my definition to succeed is strong enough.
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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
If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.
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One good book is equal to hundred friends... But one good friend is equal to a library.
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All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference!
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Resilience and Dreams
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
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
Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.
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
If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means “Next Opportunity.” So let's be positive.
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Suffering is the essence of success!
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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For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.
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Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.
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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
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
Once your mind stretches to a new level, it never goes back to its original dimension.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Problems are a part of life. Suffering is the essence of success.
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
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
Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great.
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
Thinking is the capital, Enterprise is the way, Hard Work is the solution.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
You have to dream before your dreams can come true.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quotes on Learning and Self-Discovery
Learning gives creativity.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
You should always remember that we don't just build on successes, we also build on failures.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A big shot is a little shot who keeps on shooting.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dream is not what you see when you sleep.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The best way to win is to not need to win.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
You cannot change your FUTURE, you can change your HABITS.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
He who knows others is learned, but the wise one knows himself.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
God has not promised skies always blue.
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You may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
There are more reviews available than views.
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See the flower, how generously it distributes perfume.
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The country doesn't deserve anything less than success from us.
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Once your mind stretches to a new level, it never goes back.
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A nation of beautiful minds can be built by fathers, mothers, and teachers.
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Learning without wisdom is of no use.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
When your hopes are dashed, search among the wreckage.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Creativity leads to thinking, thinking leads to knowledge.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
My impression of the American people: those things that hurt, instruct!
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