Inspirational quotes from Dr Kalam

The departed leader, inspirational teacher and the former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam motivated millions of Indians. For many young people, Kalam is a guide while many others follow his words.

Srijan Pal Singh, who had worked with Dr. Kalam between the years 2009-12 and was there along with him in his journey to Shillong shared several memorable moments with public. In his words, he revealed that Dr Kalam would like to be remembered as a teacher rather than President, Scientist, Writer, Missile man, India 2020, Target 3 billion and many other titles people call him.

Many of Kalam’s dream projects are in operation to make his dream come true. One such example is MSL (Mobile Science Laboratory) vans in Bihar. These vans convey science knowledge to school children particularly in rural areas. The project was started in 2010 and currently there are three vans furnished with physics, chemistry and life sciences laboratories.

Several Indians are remembering their memorable moments with their beloved leader. They are going to Rameswaram to pay their last respects to him. In this regard, free bus transport is offered to people who want to go there from the CMBT bus terminus in Chennai to Rameswaram by Parveen Travels. Many youth forums and organisations like Salam to Kalam, Green Kalam etc. are working inspired by his words. Several people are reaching Rameswaram where his funeral takes place. It shows how this ‘People’s President’ has remained in their heart with his humbleness, motivational teachings and encouraging words.

Dr Kalam defined FAIL as – First Attempt In Learning. He inspired many youth by his motivational quotes.

Here are some motivational quotes from our beloved leader Dr APJ Abdul Kalam:

Dream, Dream Dream, Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action. Dreams are not those which comes while we are sleeping, but dreams are those when u don’t sleep before fulfilling them.

Failure will never overtake me if my definition to succeed is strong enough.

Confidence and Hard work is the best medicine to kill the disease called failure. It will make you a successful person.

Thinking is the capital, Enterprise is the way, and Hard Work is the solution.

Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success.

Black color is sentimentally bad but, every black board makes the students life bright.

All birds find shelter during the rain. But Eagles avoid rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference.

This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.

Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you realize your hidden potential and power, let difficulties know that you too are difficult.

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