Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes on Life, Dreams, Success, and Failure

“Small aim is a crime, have great aim.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

A scientist who requires no introduction at all – APJ Abdul Kalam. Let’s dive into the famous quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam about success that will inspire you to work hard. Presenting you famous APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes and Sayings:

APJ Abdul Kalam was an Indian Scientist who also became the President of India from 2002-2007. He was born in a Tamil Muslim family. Kalam started working at a very young age. He used to sell newspapers to support his family. Kalam always liked studying. He did engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. After graduation, he joined as a scientist in DRDO and was soon transferred to ISRO. He was the project director of India’s first satellite launch. Kalam received many government projects after that. He served as a scientific advisor to the defence minister for five years and then got promoted as a principal scientific advisor to the government.

He contributed in making India a nuclear power which made Abdul Kalam a national hero. In 2002, APJ Abdul Kalam won the presidential election by absolute majority. He was brave enough to make decisions and implement them for the betterment of India. He also served as lecturer in several universities. One day, during his speech in IIT Shillong, Abdul Kalam died because of a cardiac attack. But he will always be remembered.

Abdul Kalam has written many books on nation empowerment. ‘Wings of Fire’ is one of the famous books which is an autobiography. He has also been awarded with many awards like Padma Bhushan and Bharat Ratna.

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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes

“Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“All Birds find shelter during the rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above clouds.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone.” – APJ 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 the perseverance to realize a great life.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.” – APJ 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.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“I will work and sweat for a great vision, the vision of transforming India into a developed nation.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial, and moral leadership among students and become their role models.” – APJ 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 honor for me.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“If four things are followed – having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance – then anything can be achieved.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“I am not a Handsome guy, but I can give my hand-to-some one who needs help. beauty is in the heart not in the face.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Can not fail without its beginning you can not be successful and then you go if you feel.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Every pain gives a lesson and every lesson changes a person.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“You were born with wings. Don’t Crawl. Learn to use them to fly and fly.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“The best brains of a nation may be found at the last benches of the classroom.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“The dream is not that which you see while sleeping it is something that does not let you sleep.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Thinking is progress. Non-thinking is stagnation of the individual, organization, and country. Thinking leads to action. Knowledge without action is useless and irrelevant. Knowledge with action converts adversity into prosperity.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“LIFE and TIME are the world’s best Teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of TIME and TIME teaches us the value of LIFE.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“If we are not free, no one will respect us.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise… Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

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Abdul Kalam Motivational Quotes

“To become ‘unique,’ the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“My message, especially to young people is to have the courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to young people.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“For me, there are two types of people: the young and the experienced.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“It’s when children are 15, 16, or 17 that they decide whether they want to be a doctor, an engineer, a politician, or go to Mars or moon. That is the time they start having a dream, and that’s the time you can work on them. You can help them shape their dreams.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Don’t read success stories, you will only get the message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“One best book is equal to a hundred good friends, but one good friend is equal to a library.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

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Inspirational Quotes By Kalam

“Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Developing nations want to become developed nations.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“We have no ability to be equal to all have opportunities equal to their ability lane.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Failure will never overtake me if my definition to succeed is strong enough.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means “First Attempt In Learning”. The end is not the end if fact E.N.D. means “Effort Never Dies.” If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means “Next Opportunity”, So let’s be positive.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“The youth need to be enabled to become job generators from job seekers.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Your best teacher is your last mistake.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Knowledge with action converts adversity into prosperity.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.” – APJ 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.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

“Success is when your signature turns into your autograph.” – APJ Abdul Kalam

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