12 Abdul Kalam Quotes
An inspiring legend Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering.
He was an inspiring figure for not just the youth but for individuals of all ages. Although he was such a renowned personality, he held onto his morality and discipline with power. He was deeply rooted to his grounds and values.
Dr. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists in India, having been awarded honorary doctorates from more than 30 universities and institutions. Awarded the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna (1997), as well as the Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990), he has also received the coveted civilian awards, Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990). Several other awards have been bestowed upon him, and he's a Fellow of many organizations.
Let us now look up to some of Abdul Kalam's most beautiful and motivating quotes:-
If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun - Dr. Abdul Kalam focused on development of our inner self. He insists on becoming the best version of yourself and whats stopping you from that is just YOU. You can fool the world with innumerable excuses but your inner self will not be fooled. Therefore, go out and make an effort in order to grow as a human being and also for the betterment of the society.
Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy success - It is harsh to know that today' s generation is always seen complaining about its hardships but these are ones who fails to realise that hardships should be worshiped or cherished in the same way as your success as without hardships you will not be able to enjoy your success. So, stop complaining and face all your hard times with courage and determination.
Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow - Abdul Kalam had a vision to make INDIA one of the developed nations of the world and therefore he focused on sacrifices in order to give the nation what it deserves.
I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help… Because beauty is required in the heart, not in face…- A warm,generous and kind hearted fellow is what the world needs to look upon. He invokes people to build moral values like kindness and genourosity which will be helpful for the entire world and not just focus on your external beauty.
The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom - You should never let your creative soul die. The ability to be creative allows us to view and solve problems with greater openness and innovation. Creativity opens the mind. A society that has lost touch with its creative side is an imprisoned society, in that generations of people may be closed minded. By doing so, we are able to broaden our perspectives and overcome prejudices.
Excellence happens not by accident. It is a process - Self discipline is the ultimate key to open up your path for success. Discipline does not mean you cannot enjoy your day, rather it means to take out your time to enjoy and also to return to your hardships in order to achieve your goal.
Winners are not those who never fail but those who never quit - Quitting can never be an option. Take rest if you need but never quit on your dream or goal.
Luxury and Lies have huge maintenance costs. But Truth and Simplicity are self-maintained without any cost - One of my favorite quote of APJ Abdul kalam. Truthfulness and simplicity are one of the most neglected values these days but in reality these values should be adorned by each and everyone in order to be successful and lead a peaceful life in this world.
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goals. - Distractions are to be kept miles away in order to focus on your goal. Being in the 21st century, its not always easy to be on track always but you should train your mind and body to be on track and have single minded devotion to your goals.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough - Determination and perseverance is what Abdul Kalam focused on, in order to be successful. Dr. Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist and what made hime extra ordinary is his indomitables will power and his inquisitive mind.
Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence - Past is meant to be buried and its lesson is meant to be learnt. Abdul Kalam always laid emphasis on bright future rather than contemplating in the past.
Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life- Thinking leads to progress not only of the individual but for the nation as a whole. A mind which does not pays heed to his thought is stagnant and his growth is impossible if he does not think.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam have have always encouraged the spirit of the young Indian generation and taught us to be humble, and yet achieve great success. He has given some of the best advises to awaken the minds of this world in order to make this world a better place to live.
Arouse your inner spirits, your indomitable will power to pursue your dreams but always remain deeply rooted to your principles and moral values because that is what defines you.
Appreciate the creator