"Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognise our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why?"
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"Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world."
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"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. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"It's when children are 15, 16 or 17 that they decide whether they want to be a doctor, an engineer, a politician or go to the Mars or moon. That is the time they start having a dream, and that's the time you can work on them. You can help them shape their dreams."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength."
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"Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Small aim is a crime; have great aim."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"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."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow."
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"Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment."
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"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"Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us."
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"Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"What is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"If we are not free, no one will respect us."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?"
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it."
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"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"Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success."
A. P. J. 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."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"A teacher should have a creative mind."
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"War is never a lasting solution for any problem."
A. P. J. 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"The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise... Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries."
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"The youth need to be enabled to become job generators from job seekers."
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