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? -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Amazing
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 Success
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 Great
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 Education
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 Leadership
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 Strength
One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities. -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Health
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 Peace
I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success. -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Success
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 Faith
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 Work
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 Alone
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 Home
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 Good
Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person. -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Life
All wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence. -A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Faith
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 Family
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 Teacher
