Best Quotations 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 words on dreams, education, and resilience continue to ignite ambition globally.
These 15 quotations—sourced from his speeches, interviews, and writings—represent his most iconic and powerful sayings, offering wisdom on perseverance, purpose, and the pursuit of excellence, reflecting his radiant, inspirational legacy that endures beyond his passing in 2015.
15 Best Quotations 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)
- “If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means ‘First Attempt In Learning’.” (Vedantu, 2023)
- “Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” (Exeleon Magazine, 2022)
- “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)
- “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)
- “We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The best way to predict the future is to create it with knowledge and action.” (India Today, 2004)
- “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre, and future of an individual.” (Vedantu, 2023)
- “The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth and under the earth.” (Forbes India, 2024)
- “My message, especially to young people, is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path.” (Vedantu, 2023)
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s best quotations blaze with visionary zeal, resilient wisdom, and a call to dream boldly while acting purposefully, inspiring us to overcome obstacles and shape a brighter future. Which quote fuels your passion? Share it in the comments and keep Kalam’s transformative legacy soaring!
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