Kalam Quotes

There is not enough funding for basic sciences in India. We have to invest in a big way, and I am pushing that idea. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

According to Abdul Kalam Azad, 'It is one of the greatest frauds on the people to suggest that religious affinity can unite areas which are geographically, economically, linguistically and culturally different. ~ Taslima Nasrin

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. I ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Nuclear power generation has been given a thrust by the use of uranium-based fuel which US is set to supply to India if the deal comes through. However, there would be a requirement for ten-fold increase in nuclear power generation even to attain a reasonable degree of energy self-sufficiency for our country. ~ Abdul Kalam

The woman moved in a blur, one elbow driving backwards into the assassin's stomach. She twisted round and drove her knee into the man's crotch. A shout burst from Kalam as he reeled back a step, then fell to the ground with a heavy thump. ~ Steven Erikson

There seems to be an attitude problem, as if we cannot shake ourselves out of a mindset of limited achievement. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

It Is Very Easy To Defeat Someone, But It Is Very Hard To Win Someone ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I knew I was putting you under immense pressure when I rejected your work the other day. I set an impossible deadline - yet you have met it with work that I can only call outstanding. As your teacher, I had to push you to your limits so that you could recognize your own true potential. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Anything that begins has a cause... ~ Mario Diana

No sanction can stand against ignited minds. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

that a lot of what happens in our lives is predetermined and that the only way forward is to accept what has happened and to move on. Who knew, perhaps what destiny had in store would be better than what one is grieving over now. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Dream is not what we see in sleep, dream is what that does not allow us to sleep.. ~ A P J Kalam

Total commitment is the common denominator among all successful men and women. ~ Abdul Kalam

Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

as a society we are trained to not question the status quo. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

How can I become an aeronautical scientist? ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The Earth is the most powerful and energetic planet. ~ Abdul Kalam

Great scientists are persevering and never deterred by difficulties ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

THE KALAM COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT: A SIMPLE FORMULATION ~ William Lane Craig

communication is a two-party affair which aims at passing on or receiving a specific piece of information. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Beautiful hands are those that do
Work in earnest and brave and true
Moment to Moment
All day through ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Confidence and Hard-work is the only medicine to kill a disease called failure! ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Developing nations want to become developed nations. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

India must achieve the real goal?that is energy independence or an economy which will function well within total freedom from oil, gas or coal imports. ~ Abdul Kalam

An economically peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka is the dream of youth of the nation. My message for the youth is to collectively work for an inclusively developed Sri Lanka. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

As a young citizen of India, armed with technology and love for my nation, I realize, a small aim is a crime. ~ Abdul Kalam

A big shot is a little shot who keeps on shooting, so keep trying. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Within the mind are all the resources required for successful living. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The difference between an energetic person and a confused person is the difference in the way their minds handle their experiences. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Once your mind stretches to a new level it never goes back to its original dimension ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Youngsters inspired by Maoism have taken the gun and are spilling blood on streets, but our land needs the colour of progress not the colour of blood. Maoists must not have the gun in their hands, instead they must have agriculture tools and pens so that they can serve others. Raasta kalam, hal aur pasine ka hai, khoon ka nahi. ~ Narendra Modi

Today, India is a nuclear weapons state. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

praise publicly, but criticize privately. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Total commitment is a crucial quality for those who want to reach the very top of their profession. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

When troubles come, try to understand the relevance of your sufferings. Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection." "Why ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The mining industry's contribution to the GDP varies between 2.25 and 2.5 per cent. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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'. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Righteousness in the heart leads to order in the nation. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Above all things, reverence yourself. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My worthiness is all my doubt His Merit- all my fear- Contrasting which my quality Does however appear ~ Abdul Kalam

Adversities provide opportunities for introspection. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

concede defeat in the mind, he seems ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, economy flourishes. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

India can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Convergence of our views on global trade issues under the WTO and our common resolve to combat terrorism provide a valuable base for mutual understanding. ~ Abdul Kalam

Every nation has to follow a certain policy: Commercial, trade, various other types of policies. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Desire, when it stems from the heart and spirit, when it is pure and intense, possesses awesome electromagnetic energy. This energy is released into the ether each night, as the mind falls into the sleep state. Each morning it returns to the conscious state reinforced with the cosmic currents. That which has been imaged will surely and certainly be manifested. You can rely, young man, upon this ageless promise as surely as you can rely upon the eternally unbroken promise of sunrise ... and of Spring. ~ Abdul Kalam

No matter what is the environment around you, it is always possible to maintain your brand of integrity ~ Abdul Kalam

The real journey of the Indian aerospace programme, however, had begun with the Rohini Sounding Rocket (RSR) Programme. What is it that distinguishes a sounding rocket from a Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and from a missile? In fact, they are three ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The tree of technology management takes root only if there is the self-actualization of needs, renewal, interdependence, and natural flow. The growth patterns are characteristic of the evolution process, which means that things move in a combination of slow change and sudden transformation; each transformation causes either a leap into a new, more complex level or a devastating crash to some earlier level; dominant models reach a certain peak of success when they turn troublesome; and the rate of change always accelerates. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

What is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

some prominent aviation museums across India including the HAL Museum in Bangalore, the Indian Air Force Museum in Delhi and the Naval Aviation Museum in Goa which are storehouses of information ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Great scientific minds are shaped early by unforgettable experiences . . . and some miracle moments. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Measuring nuclear yield depends on multiple parameters - the location and number of instruments, the geology of the area, the location of the seismic station in relation to the test site. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

See the flower, how generously it distributes perfume and honey. When it's work is done, it falls away quietly. Try to be like the flower, unassuming despite all it's qualities. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

For 2,500 years, India has never invaded anybody. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The sovereign way to personal freedom is to help determine the forces that determine you. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My impression of the American people can be summarized by a quotation from Benjamin Franklin, "Those things that hurt instruct!" I realised that people in this part of the world meet their problems head on. They attempt to get out of them rather than suffer them. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Leaders can create a high productivity level by providing the appropriate organizational structure and job design, and by acknowledging and appreciating hard work. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported? ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Widespread use of antibiotics promotes the spread of antibiotic resistance. Smart use of antibiotics is the key to controlling its spread. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

All God's creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who tries to do most good to God's creatures. ~ Abdul Kalam

I have understood now that after feelings of disappointment subside, and one gains perspective, these experiences can change our ways of thinking, and bring us face to face with existential issues. When that happens, we need to embrace the events and analyze how we responded - did we allow them to merely roll over us like waves, or did we dive deeper into the matter and use it to gain insights into ourselves? ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

We must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream! ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

There are more reviews available than the views. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Wherever I go, as long as I get a hot vegetable dish, I am okay. If I am in Gujarat, I have Gujarati food. If it's Shillong, it's northeastern. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

All the scientists and technologists should work in appropriate region, specifically the rural technologies, to transform Indian rural sector. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The High Mage scowled. 'All right. Maybe I was trying to scare you.
It'll be rough, though. That much is true. And over on the Silanda, Fiddler will be heaving his guts out.'
Kalam, thinking on it, suddenly smiled. 'That cheers me up.'
'Me too. ~ Steven Erikson

Science is global. Einstein's equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

There are forces in life working for you and against you. One must distinguish the beneficial forces from the malevolent ones and choose correctly between them. ~ Abdul Kalam

To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces - desire, belief, and expectation. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Great inspiration makes great scientists. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Strength respects strength and not weakness. Strength means military might and economic prosperity. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Change is crucial. It brings new thought; new thought leads to innovative actions. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

One best book is equal to hundred good friends but one good friend is equal to a library. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

If something is at stake, the human mind gets ignited and the working capacity gets enhanced manifold. This is one of the techniques of building talent. It is important to work hard towards your chosen path - success is more a function of effort than anything else. A ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

When you look at the light bulb above you, you remember Thomas Alva Edison. When the telephone bell rings, you remember Alexander Graham Bell. Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. When you see the blue sky, you think of Sir C.V. Raman. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom. ~ Abdul Kalam

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. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Don't read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success. ~ Abdul Kalam

A teacher should have a creative mind. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again". ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries. ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam