It's Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's death anniversary today (July 27, 2018). It has been three years since the Missile Man of India passed away. He is the man who made lots of contributions towards education and science. He was not only a great scientist but is also a teacher.
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Well, here are some of his great quotes that inspires everyone. Go through the slides below to know more about him and his quotes.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He is the first educational thinker who envisioned the idea of training students to become autonomous learners so that they will remain as lifelong learners.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He ignited the young minds in the schools and colleges of India with indomitable spirit by saying, "The dream is not what you see in sleep..., dream is which does not let you sleep".
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Dr.Kalam travelled extensively throughout India and abroad and inspired thousands of students, academicians and educators at different levels, through his speech and made them conscious of the importance and sanctity of the mission they have undertaken.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Being an ardent advocate of open sources of software, he gave impetus to IT enabled education at different levels in rural India.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He recognised the prime necessity for the perfect fusion of quality education and proper guidance to youngsters for social progress.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He was instrumental for the transformation of many educational institutions in to knowledge society. This transformation has an impact on removing illiteracy, upgrading the educational system at various levels for providing employable education and enriching the teachers at all levels.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Asserting that small aim is a crime, Dr. Kalam ignited the young minds in our schools and colleges, and made them creative, constructive and contributing to social changes.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He inspired and motivated the teachers all over the country by saying that there is no other profession in the world that is more important to society than that of a teacher. Teachers are the backbone of any country, the pillar upon which all aspirations are converted into realities.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
He proposed the framework for the future education for the country by converging science and technology with spirituality.
Quotes by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
As a practical educational thinker, through his oaths for youth, he inspired and motivated several millions of students in schools and colleges to dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams.
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Some More Quotes by Dr Abdul Kalam
All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.
Excellence happens not by accident. It is a process.
A small aim is a crime; have a great aim.
If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.
- Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy success.
- Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
- Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.
- An empty pocket teaches you a million things in life, but a full pocket spoils you in a million ways.
- I am not handsome but I can give my hand to someone who needs help... Because beauty is required in the heart, not in the face
- "If you fail, never give up because FAIL means "First Attempt In Learning".
- If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.
- Do we not realize that self-respect comes with self-reliance?
- Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.