A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Quotes

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”

“If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”

“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.”

“Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.”

“Small aim is a crime; have great aim.”

“All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”

“Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.”

“Thinking is progress. Non-thinking is stagnation of the individual, organisation and the country.”

“If four things are followed (having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance), then anything can be achieved.”

“Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.”

“We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.”

“I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.”

“For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.”

“When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had.”

“You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.”

“Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.”

“Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.”

“Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.”

“Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.”

“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.”

“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.”

“To become "unique," the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination.”

“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.”

“Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.”