APJ Abdul Kalam Death Anniversary: Here Are 10 Inspiring Quotes From India’s 11th President
SUMMARY
APJ Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist, engineer and teacher who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. This year marks the 9th death anniversary of India’s missile man.
1 / 13APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, was one of the most famous aerospace scientists. Kalam was known as the ‘Missile Man of India’ and he passed away on July 27, 2015. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 13Dr Kalam was a renowned scientist, engineer and teacher who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. He played a crucial role in India’s missile and space development programmes. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
3 / 13He served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007 and was known as the ‘People’s President’. He also wrote several books, including ‘Wings of Fire’ and ‘Ignited Minds’. On his death anniversary, let’s take a look at the 10 most inspiring quotes from the missile man. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 131. “Let us sacrifice our present so that our children can have a better future.” (Image: Reuters)
5 / 132. “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams turn into thoughts and thoughts turn into actions.”
6 / 133. “If you fail, never give up, because FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning.” (Image: Reuters)
7 / 134. “Be active! Take responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you don’t, you’re leaving your destiny in the hands of others.” (Image: Reuters)
8 / 135. “Determination is the strength that allows us to overcome all our frustrations and obstacles. It helps us develop our willpower, which is the very basis of success.” (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
9 / 136. “Young people should not compromise or lower their ambitions. A society that forces its youth to conform and imposes dogmas on their aspirations can never prosper.” (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
ten / 137. “Failure will never touch me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” (Image: Reuters)
11 / 138. “Don’t rest after your first victory, because if you fail in the second, other people will tell you that your first victory was just a fluke.” (Image: Reuters)
12 / 139. “To succeed in your mission, you must dedicate yourself completely to your objective.” (Image: Reuters)
13 / 13ten. “The nation’s best minds may be found on the last benches in the classroom.” (Image: Reuters)
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