Kalam's Quotes & Sayings

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I have repeatedly seen how people are poor at articulating what they want - until they see a work centre doing something they don't want them to do. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

India's trade deficit is because of excess of import over exports. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Success is when your signature becomes an autograph. — Abdul Kalam

communication is a two-party affair which aims at passing on or receiving a specific piece of information. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

How accurately can the law fix the crime? There has to be a mechanism for very fast action. The law is like this: catch them and punish them. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

DONT DECLARE HOLIDAY ON MY DEATH, INSTEAD WORK AN EXTRA DAY, IF U LOVE ME — Abdul Kalam

The President's post should not be politicised. Once a president is elected, he is above politics. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

How can I become an aeronautical scientist? — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Don't read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success. — Abdul Kalam

All God's creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who tries to do most good to God's creatures. — Abdul Kalam

With thimble and thread And wax and hammer, and buckles and screws, And all such things as geniuses use; - Two bats for patterns, curious fellows! A charcoal-pot and a pair of bellows. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A nation with a strong base in science and technology is a nation with a strong backbone. By — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Nuclear power generation has been given a thrust by the use of uranium-based fuel which US is set to supply to India if the deal comes through. However, there would be a requirement for ten-fold increase in nuclear power generation even to attain a reasonable degree of energy self-sufficiency for our country. — Abdul Kalam

We must get rid of fossil fuels by developing injection systems for automobiles, which can run on bio-fuel. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

You must build on the resources represented by our young professionals and by our nation's farmers. Without their involvement we cannot succeed. With their involvement we cannot fail.' While — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The woman moved in a blur, one elbow driving backwards into the assassin's stomach. She twisted round and drove her knee into the man's crotch. A shout burst from Kalam as he reeled back a step, then fell to the ground with a heavy thump. — Steven Erikson

When grand plans for scientific and defence technologies are made, do the people in power think about the sacrifices the people in the laboratories and fields have to make? — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

My story - the story of the son of Jainulabdeen, who lived for over a hundred years on Mosque Street in Rameswaram island and died there; the story of a lad who sold newspapers to help his brother; the story of a pupil reared by Sivasubramania Iyer and Iyadurai Solomon; the story of a student taught by teachers like Pandalai; the story of an engineer spotted by MGK Menon and groomed by the legendary Prof. Sarabhai; the story of a scientist tested by failures and setbacks; the story of a leader supported by a large team of brilliant and dedicated professionals. This story will end with me, for I have no belongings in the worldly sense. I have acquired nothing, built nothing, possess nothing - no family, sons, daughters. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Ancient India was a knowledge society and a leader in many intellectual pursuits, particularly in the fields of mathematics, medicine and astronomy. A renaissance is imperative for us to once again become a knowledge superpower rather than simply providing cheap labour in areas of high technology. Summary — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I was in high school when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled India's flag in New Delhi. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A dream is not what you see when you sleep. It is what keeps you from falling asleep. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The Earth is the most powerful and energetic planet. — Abdul Kalam

Difficult missions will bring difficult challenges which may sometimes produce temporary setbacks. The test of a human being is in accepting the failure and going on trying until he or she succeeds. Managing failure is the essence of leadership. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Pondering must turn out to be your cash asset, regardless of whichever ups and downs you occur throughout in the everyday living. — Abdul Kalam

Convergence of our views on global trade issues under the WTO and our common resolve to combat terrorism provide a valuable base for mutual understanding. — Abdul Kalam

You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future. — Abdul Kalam

There are a number of women who have brought about immense change in society. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

the person who is rich in spirit can never be poor. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A leader can only be free to lead his team if he keeps abreast of all that is happening around him - in real time. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth and under the earth — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

What in Hood's name are you doing down here?'
'Hiding, what's it look like? That's always been your problem, Kal, your lack of subtlety. Sooner or later it's going to get you into trouble. Is it dark yet?'
'No. Listen, what's with this damned gale up top? It's all wrong-'
'You just noticed?'
Kalam scowled in the gloom. Well, at least he'd found the wizard. The High Mage of the Fourteenth, hiding between crates and casks and bales. Oh, how bloody encouraging is that?
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Quick Ben moved further into the narrow space between cargo. 'Here, there's room.'
After a moment, Kalam joined him. 'You got anything to eat? Drink?'
'Naturally.'
'Good. — Steven Erikson

No matter what is the environment around you, it is always possible to maintain your brand of integrity — Abdul Kalam

One must understand the difference between a fear-ridden vision of destiny and the vision that enables us to seek the enemy of fulfilment within ourselves. I — A. P. J. 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 the 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. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

New markets could be created by rural potentials, which could lead to rise in the employment. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

- If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "first Attempt In Learning"
- 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. "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of feel LIFE — A. P. J. 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. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Everyone's life is a page in the human history irrespective of the position he or she holds or the work he or she performs. — Abdul Kalam

See the flower, how generously it distributes perfume and honey. When it's work is done, it falls away quietly. Try to be like the flower, unassuming despite all it's qualities. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Almost half of the population of the world lives in rural regions and mostly in a state of poverty. Such inequalities in human development have been one of the primary reasons for unrest and, in some parts of the world, even violence. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The sovereign way to personal freedom is to help determine the forces that determine you. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Political rhetoric alone does not build a nation unless it is backed by the power of sacrifice, toil and virtue. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Bread baked without love is a bitter bread that feeds but half a man's hunger, - those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around. If you are a writer who would secretly prefer to be a lawyer or a doctor, your written words will feed but half the hunger of your readers; if you are a teacher who would rather be a businessman, your instructions will meet but half the need for knowledge of your students; if you are a scientist who hates science, your performance will satisfy but half the needs of your mission. — 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. The sides of the mountain sustain life, not the peak. This is where things grow, experience is gained, and technologies are mastered. The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it defines the sides. So I went on towards the top, but always experiencing the sides. I had a long way to go but I was in no hurry. I went in little steps - just one step after another - but each step towards the top. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

We need to create brand institutions. In the fortune 500 companies, 5 Indian companies are named while 15 are from China though we have similar kind of populations. — Abdul Kalam

Change is crucial. It brings new thought; new thought leads to innovative actions. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The mining industry's contribution to the GDP varies between 2.25 and 2.5 per cent. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

India can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Within the mind are all the resources required for successful living. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Science is global. Einstein's equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

If you are born with fame, it is an accident. If you die with fame, it is an achievement. — Abdul Kalam

Sky is the Limit — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The reality of your own nature should determine your speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become tense and high-strung, slow down. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

What you are destined to become is not revealed now but it is predetermined. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

War is never a lasting solution for any problem. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Today, India is a nuclear weapons state. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Today, India consumes about 682 watts per capita, far lesser than developed nations. As India develops, it will definitely require a lot more energy. — A. P. J. 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. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A developed India by 2020, or even earlier, is not a dream. It need not be a mere vision in the minds of many Indians. It is a mission we can all take up - and succeed. — Abdul Kalam

To become 'unique,' the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The image was etching itself into Kalam's heart like acid into bronze. — Steven Erikson

It Is Very Easy To Defeat Someone, But It Is Very Hard To Win Someone — 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

This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. 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

A teacher should have a creative mind. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Dream is not what you see in sleep; is the thing which doesn't let you sleep — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

We brought the religious leaders and the secular development workers together in one room. We asked the religious leaders what are your reservations about development workers? And we asked the development workers, what are your reservations about religious leaders? It turns out that most of the problems are not really problems at all, but rather misunderstandings, misconceptions, and mis-communications. — Abul Kalam Azad

Dream is not the thing you see in sleep but is that thing that doesn't let you sleep. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The hands-on approach takes an active interest on a very regular basis in the members' work. The hands-off approach trusts team members and recognizes their need for autonomy to carry out their roles, as they see fit. It hinges on their self-motivation. When the leader goes too far with the hands-on approach, he is seen as an anxious and interfering type. If he goes too far hands-off, he is seen as abdicating his responsibility or not being interested. Today, — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Learning gives creativity Creativity leads to thinking Thinking provides knowledge Knowledge makes you great. — Abdul Kalam

Wherever I go, as long as I get a hot vegetable dish, I am okay. If I am in Gujarat, I have Gujarati food. If it's Shillong, it's northeastern. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A Fool can become a Genius when he understands he is a Fool but. A Genius can become a Fool when he understands he is a Genius. — Abdul Kalam

Most of the time, communication gets confused with conversation. In fact, the two are distinctly different. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Knowledge cannot be taken away from anyone except by obsolescence. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

goal-setting, positive thinking, visualizing, and believing. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My 2020 Vision for India is to transform it into a developed nation. That cannot be abstract; it is a lifeline. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Confidence and Hard-work is the only medicine to kill a disease called failure! — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The world vanished inside a shrieking, whirling ochre haze. Stones and gravel pelted them, drawing flinches from the stallion and grunts of pain from Kalam. — Steven Erikson

The country doesn't deserve anything less than success from us. Let us aim for success. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Science has revealed that the human body is made up of millions and millions of atoms ... For example, I am made up of 5.8x10 27 atoms. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A productive leader must be very competent in staffing. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Smart habitation is an integrated area of villages and a city working in harmony and where the rural and urban divide has reduced to thin line. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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

Great scientists are persevering and never deterred by difficulties — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The real journey of the Indian aerospace programme, however, had begun with the Rohini Sounding Rocket (RSR) Programme. What is it that distinguishes a sounding rocket from a Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and from a missile? In fact, they are three — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

IF you Salute your work,You do not have to salute anybody.
IF you pollute your work,You have to salute everybody. — Abdul Kalam

Great inspiration makes great scientists. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam