Sayings of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, born October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, India, was a revered scientist, the 11th President of India (2002–2007), and the “Missile Man of India” for his contributions to ballistic missile technology. Rising from humble beginnings, he inspired millions through his autobiography Wings of Fire and motivational speeches, earning the Bharat Ratna in 1997. Known as the “People’s President,” Kalam’s sayings on dreams, education, and resilience continue to motivate youth worldwide.
These 15 sayings—sourced from his speeches, interviews, and writings—reflect his profound insights on success, perseverance, knowledge, and purpose, encapsulating his radiant, inspirational legacy that endured until his passing in 2015.
15 Sayings of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” (Goodreads, 2013)
- “Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” (Exeleon Magazine, 2022)
- “If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means ‘First Attempt In Learning’.” (Vedantu, 2023)
- “Confidence and hard work is the best medicine to kill the disease called failure.” (Forbes India, 2024)
- “Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, and knowledge makes you great.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Winners are not those who never fail but those who never quit.” (Vedantu, 2023)
- “To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success.” (Goodreads, 2013)
- “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.” (Exeleon Magazine, 2022)
- “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre, and future of an individual.” (Vedantu, 2023)
- “Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy success.” (Forbes India, 2024)
- “The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth and under the earth.” (India Today, 2004)
- “The best way to predict the future is to create it with knowledge and action.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s sayings radiate boundless inspiration, resilient wisdom, and a call to dream big, work hard, and shape a meaningful future, urging us to embrace challenges and ignite our potential. Which saying sparks your ambition? Share it in the comments and keep Kalam’s transformative legacy thriving!
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