APJ Abdul Kalam 88th Birth Anniversary: He was the former President of India.
Today is the 88th birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President and recipient of Bharat Ratna award. His full name is Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam and he was an aerospace scientist. He was India's 11th President, who served from 2002 to 2007, and was widely referred to as the people's President besides being credited for India's civilian space programme and military missile systems. His contribution towards the field of space sciences has been immense and for this reason, he is also fondly called the "Missile Man". Wishes have poured in for the respected leader on social media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of the first leaders to pay tribute on APJ Abdul Kalam birthday, shared a short clip of the veteran leader, author and motivational speaker, and wrote, "India salutes Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his Jayanti." Every year October 15th is celebrated as World Students' Day in his honour.
APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes: Here are memorable quotes from the former President of India
"Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow."
- APJ 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.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"Failure will never overtake me if my definition to success."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"The best brains of the nations may be found on the last benches."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"If you fail, never give up because FAIL means 'First Attempt In Learning."
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
"Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to those who dream and and work."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is universe is friendly to us and conspires only to those who dream and work."
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."
- APJ Abdul Kalam
"Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident."
- APJ Abdul Kalam