Inspiring Thoughts by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Ignite Your Dreams and Achieve Greatness

50 Inspiring Quotes by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

1. "Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

2. "If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

3. "Success is when your signature becomes an autograph." ―  Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

4. "Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

5. "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, Wings of Fire

6. "All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

7. "Dreams are not those which come while we are sleeping, but dreams are those when you don’t sleep before fulfilling them." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

8. "Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

9. "We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

10. "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." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

11. "Thinking is the capital, enterprise is the way, and hard work is the solution." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

12. "Small aim is a crime; have great aim." ― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

13. "The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

14. "Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

15. "To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

16. "Learning gives creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

17. "Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

18. "Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

19. "The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise. Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

20. "You have to dream before your dreams can come true." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

21. "One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

22. "When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

23. "You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future." ― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

24. "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, Wings of Fire

25. "Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

26. "Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

27. "I am not a hands-on manager. I focus on managing people." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

28. "Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

29. "Without your involvement, you can’t succeed. With your involvement, you can’t fail." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

30. "The best way to predict your future is to create it." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

31. "Winners are not those who never fail but those who never quit." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

32. "Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

33. "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, Wings of Fire

34. "I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

35. "Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place – that is, the unique you." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

36. "Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

37. "For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

38. "Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

39. "The youth need to be enabled to become job generators from job seekers." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

40. "If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means 'First Attempt In Learning'." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

41. "Don't read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

42. "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, Wings of Fire

43. "Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

44. "The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

45. "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." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

46. "Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

47. "Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

48. "The essence of a happy life and a peaceful society lies in one sentence – what can I give?"

49. "Confidence and hard work are the best medicine to kill the disease called failure. It will make you a successful person." ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

50. "We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage." ― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Wings of Fire

These quotes can inspire and encourage you when you are moving forward or feeling discouraged for some reason.