A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Quotes
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Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.
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As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.
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When grand plans for scientific and defence technologies are made, do the people in power think about the sacrifices the people in the laboratories and fields have to make?
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I was (and am) a terrible conversationist but consider myself a good communicator.
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I have met 18 million youth, and each wants to be unique.
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I wonder why some people tend to see science as something which takes man away from God. As I look at it, the path of science can always wind through the heart. For me, science has always been the path to spiritual enrichment and self-realisation.
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For me, there are two types of people: the young and the experienced.
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Every nation has to follow a certain policy: Commercial, trade, various other types of policies.
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Small aim is a crime; have great aim.
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Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.
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English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese.
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Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.
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There is not enough funding for basic sciences in India. We have to invest in a big way, and I am pushing that idea.
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Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.
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The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
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I am really overwhelmed. Everywhere both in Internet and in other media, I have been asked for a message. I was thinking what message I can give to the people of the country at this juncture.
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One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.
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Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.
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The youth need to be enabled to become job generators from job seekers.
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The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.
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Total commitment is the common denominator among all successful men and women.
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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.
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I have always considered the price of perfection prohibitive and allowed mistakes as a part of the learning process. I prefer a dash of daring and persistence to perfection. I have always supported learning on the part of my team members by paying vigilant attention to each of their attempts, be they successful or unsuccessful.
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Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.