APJ Abdul Kalam, affectionately known as the ‘Missile Man of India,’ served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A renowned aerospace scientist, Dr Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, a small town in Tamil Nadu.
Throughout his life, he was a dedicated scientist, engineer, and teacher who made significant contributions to India’s space and missile development programs, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy in the service of the nation.
On October 15, World Students’ Day is observed every year to honour the contributions of Doctor Kalam in the field of education.
Popular as the ‘People’s President,’ he authored several books during his lifetime, including ‘Wings of Fire’ and ‘Ignited Minds’. He breathed his last on July 27, 2015.
10 FAMOUS QUOTES BY DR ABDUL KALAM
1. “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action”
2. “All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”
3. “Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.”
4. “If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”
5. “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.”
6. ” Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to achieve success. “
7. “The only thing that’s standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
8. “To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.”
9. “Confidence and hard work is the best medicine to kill the disease called failure. It will make you a successful person.”
10. “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place – that is, the unique you.”
