Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam: One of India’s leading scientists, Kalam wrote some bestselling books and was widely popular, especially among the younger generation, for his efforts to mentor them and hold frequent interactions with them across the country
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. File Pic
India on October 15 will observing the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who served as president from 2002 to 2007.
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Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931 in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram. He worked with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a scientist and an administrator before becoming the President of India.
One of India’s leading scientists, Kalam wrote some bestselling books and was widely popular, especially among the younger generation, for his efforts to mentor them and hold frequent interactions with them across the country.
He was India’s president between 2002-07 and considered a statesman. He was also called the “People’s President” as the demands of the highest office did not dim his zeal to meet with people, especially, students, a habit he maintained after his tenure was over.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was elected as India’s 11th president from 2002-2007 and died in 2015 while he was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong at the age of 84.
Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam: On his birth anniversary, here is a look at some of his inspiring quotes on success and aspirations.
1) "Only the person who has the courage to lose sight of the shore can discover new oceans."
2) "Courage is about doing what you are afraid of. The one who feels no fear is a fool and the one who lets fear rule him is indeed a coward. We must have the courage to act instead of reacting."
3) "Determination is the power that sees us through all our frustrations and obstacles. It helps in building our willpower which is the very basis of success."
4) "Discover the essence of your own self and build upon it. You must be a first grade version of yourself instead of being a second grade version of somebody else."
5) "All during my student days, what kept me going was my dream to achieve something big, my desire to live a better life and commitment to a disciplined way of living."
6) "To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces - desire, belief and expectation."
7) "The two most important life goals I would like every youth to have. One: increase the amount of time you have at your disposal. Two: Increase what you can achieve in the time available."
8) "Do not wait for something big to happen. Start where you are with whatever you have."
9) "When I call upon youth to dream lofty dreams, I am invoking a vision in them. As you dream, so shall you become."
10) "There is no success without failure. Failures are just intermittent blockades. Success is the final destination.
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