A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Statesman

235 Quotes

Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.

Today, India consumes about 682 watts per capita, far lesser than developed nations. As India develops, it will definitely require a lot more energy.

While children are struggling to be unique, the world around them is trying all means to make them look like everybody else.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

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.

For 2,500 years, India has never invaded anybody.

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

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

Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities.

All wars signify the failure of conflict resolution mechanisms, and they need post-war rebuilding of faith, trust and confidence.

Science has revealed that the human body is made up of millions and millions of atoms... For example, I am made up of 5.8x10 27 atoms.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

The President's post should not be politicised. Once a president is elected, he is above politics.

The President's post should not be politicised. Once a president is elected, he is above politics.

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

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