Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist who had done a marvelous contribution to space research. And later became a politician who served because of the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu and was very studious and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He spent almost four decades of his life as a scientist and science administrator in famous organizations mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He was intimately involved in India’s civilian space programs and military missile development efforts and so was a great influence on most of the Indian youngsters. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the ‘Missile Man’ of India, was a source of inspiration for tens and thousands of Indians and the most favorite president of India.
A league apart, his life philosophy and teachings aren’t only admired by the older generation, but especially reminisced by young. Kalam was elected because of the 11th President of India in 2002 with the support of both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and therefore the then-opposition Indian National Congress. Widely mentioned because of the “People’s Presiden”. He returned to his civilian lifestyle of writing and public service after one term. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, like the Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest civilian honor.
Here are a few quotes of him which will surely inspire you and motivate you in life-
You have to dream before your dreams can come true.
A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.
You should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.
Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy success.
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.
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…
“The best brains of the nations may be found on the last benches of the classrooms.”
Excellence happens not by accident. It is a process.
Two rules for a peaceful life: Depression in failure should never go to heart, and ego in success should never go to the brain.
“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
“Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.”
“If you fail, never give up because FAIL means “First Attempt In Learning”.
