APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes: Memorable Words of India’s Missile Man About Science and Education on his 4th Death Anniversary

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on October 15 in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram. Popularly known as “Missile Man of India”, Kalam studied physics and aerospace engineering. Before becoming the 11th President of India, he spent the next four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary Wishes: Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Pays Tribute to the Missile Man With a Beautiful Sand Art.

APJ Abdul Kalam was credited for developing India's civilian space programme and military missile systems. He also played a pivotal organisational, technical, and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Kalam was elected as the 11th President of India in 2002. He was widely referred to as “People’s President”. APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes: Celebrate Missile Man's 87th Birth Anniversary With His Inspirational Sayings.

Here Are Some of His Memorable Quotes:

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

"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."

"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."

"God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers."

"One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions."

"Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended."

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

Kalam wrote several books, including an autobiography, Wings of Fire (1999). He was awarded countries highest honour, Bharat Ratna in 1997. While delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, Kalam collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest on July 27, 2015. His words are constant inspiration for many youngsters.

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