Famous Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.”

“If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”

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.

If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.

To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

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.

To become 'unique,' the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination.

Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.

Determination is the power that sees us through all our frustrations and obstacles. It helps us in building our willpower which is the very basis of success.

Dream is not that which you see while sleeping it is something that does not let you sleep.

A big shot is a little shot who keeps on shooting, so keep trying.

The country doesn't deserve anything less than success from us. Let us aim for success.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces—desire, belief, and expectation.

I reminded myself that the best way to win was to not need to win. The best performances are accomplished when you are relaxed and free of doubt.

It does not matter how large or small your sphere of activity is, what counts finally is the commitment that you bring to the job that has been ordained for you in this life.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion, and compassion.

Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity to children at that level.

When our signature changes to autograph, this marks the success.

Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.

You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.

All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.

Suffering is the essence of success.

Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.

What you are destined to become is not revealed now but it is predetermined.

You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.

All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.

Suffering is the essence of success.

Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.

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.

What you are destined to become is not revealed now but it is predetermined.

Total commitment is a crucial quality for those who want to reach the very top of their profession.

With faith, you can change your destiny.

Creativity Learning gives creativity, Creativity leads to thinking, Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great.

Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.