Top 100 A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Quotes
#2. 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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#3. If something is at stake, the human mind gets ignited and the working capacity gets enhanced manifold. This is one of the techniques of building talent. It is important to work hard towards your chosen path - success is more a function of effort than anything else. A
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#4. I was in high school when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled India's flag in New Delhi.
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#6. Every nation has to follow a certain policy: Commercial, trade, various other types of policies.
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#7. 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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#8. One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.
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#9. Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue.
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#10. that a lot of what happens in our lives is predetermined and that the only way forward is to accept what has happened and to move on. Who knew, perhaps what destiny had in store would be better than what one is grieving over now.
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#13. 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.
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#14. Once your mind stretches to a new level it never goes back to its original dimension
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#15. Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want.
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#16. How could they afford to pay the sum of 600 that was the admission fee at MIT?
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#17. Leaders can create a high productivity level by providing the appropriate organizational structure and job design, and by acknowledging and appreciating hard work.
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#20. Let not thy winged days be spent in vain. Whenonce gone no gold can buy them back again.
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#22. How did they feel so secure without anything to fall back upon? I believe they drew sustenance from within.
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#23. One must understand the difference between a fear-ridden vision of destiny and the vision that enables us to seek the enemy of fulfilment within ourselves. I
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#26. Widespread use of antibiotics promotes the spread of antibiotic resistance. Smart use of antibiotics is the key to controlling its spread.
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#28. He who knows others is learned, but the wise one is the one who knows himself. Learning without wisdom is of no use.
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#29. Within the mind are all the resources required for successful living. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events.
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#30. I knew I was putting you under immense pressure when I rejected your work the other day. I set an impossible deadline - yet you have met it with work that I can only call outstanding. As your teacher, I had to push you to your limits so that you could recognize your own true potential.
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#31. Beautiful hands are those that do
Work in earnest and brave and true
Moment to Moment
All day through
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#32. In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.
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#33. A leader can only be free to lead his team if he keeps abreast of all that is happening around him - in real time.
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#35. A dream is not what you see when you sleep. It is what keeps you from falling asleep.
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#36. You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.
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#38. Walt Disney character Pinocchio said: 'When you wish upon a star It does not matter who you are
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#39. Great scientific minds are shaped early by unforgettable experiences . . . and some miracle moments.
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#40. The Bay of Bengal is hit frequently by cyclones. The months of November and May, in particular, are dangerous in this regard.
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#41. 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.
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#42. I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.
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#44. Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.
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#45. I realized then that if something is at stake, the human mind gets ignited and working capacity gets enhanced manifold.
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#47. To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.
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#48. Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.
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#49. Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.
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#51. What is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics.
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#52. 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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#53. India has to be transformed into a developed nation, a prosperous nation and a healthy nation, with a value system.
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#55. To be a successful team leader, one has to stay back after the din and clutter of a working day to emerge better-equipped and ready to face a new day.
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#57. Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
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#59. 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.
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#60. Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect. If only the real sense of education could be realized by each individual and carried forward in every field of human activity, the world will be so much a better place to live in.
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#64. Today, India consumes about 682 watts per capita, far lesser than developed nations. As India develops, it will definitely require a lot more energy.
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#66. This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems God gives us the opportunity to grow. So when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins'.
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#67. India can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also.
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#70. 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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#72. India should walk on her own shadow - we must have our own development model.
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#73. The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.
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#74. 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.
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#75. Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.
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#76. Most of the time, communication gets confused with conversation. In fact, the two are distinctly different.
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#77. One best book is equal to hundred good friends but one good friend is equal to a library.
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#80. Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
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#81. All the scientists and technologists should work in appropriate region, specifically the rural technologies, to transform Indian rural sector.
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#83. Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.
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#84. - If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "first Attempt In Learning"
- End is not the end, if fact E.N.D. means "Effort Never Dies"
- If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means "Next Opportunity".
So Let's be positive. "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of feel LIFE
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#87. I have repeatedly seen how people are poor at articulating what they want - until they see a work centre doing something they don't want them to do.
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#88. Dream is not what you see in sleep; is the thing which doesn't let you sleep
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#89. 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.
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#90. one must keep dreaming at various phases of life, and then work hard to realize those dreams.
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#91. All Birds find shelter during a rain.
But Eagle avoids rain by flying above
the Clouds.
Problems are common, but attitude
makes the difference!!!
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#92. 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.
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#94. What makes life in Indian organizations difficult is the widespread prevalence of this very contemptuous pride. It stops us from listening to our juniors,
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#95. Total commitment is a crucial quality for those who want to reach the very top of their profession.
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#96. When you look at the light bulb above you, you remember Thomas Alva Edison. When the telephone bell rings, you remember Alexander Graham Bell. Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. When you see the blue sky, you think of Sir C.V. Raman.
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#97. Was born into a middle-class Tamil family in the island town of Rameswaram in the erstwhile Madras state.
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#99. Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.
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#100. Science is global. Einstein's equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races.
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