APJ Abdul Kalam birth anniversary: Inspirational quotes by the former President and 'Missile Man of India'

DNA Web Team | Updated: Oct 15, 2022, 09:21 AM IST

Here are some APJ Abdul Kalam quotes to share on his 91st birth anniversary:

Dr APJ Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. 'Missile Man of India' served as the 11th President of India between 2002 and 2007. Kalam has inspired millions through his philosophy of 'simple living and high thinking.'  

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As an aerospace scientist, Dr Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

His most significant works include the development of the Indian ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He played a central role in one of India's most important nuclear tests, Pokhran-II. For his work in science and politics, he was awarded 'Bharat Ratna', India's highest civilian honour. 

He served as India's president between July 25, 2002, and July 25, 2007.

Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.
All of us do not have equal talent. But , all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.
All of us do not have equal talent. But , all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.
Creativity is seeing the same thing but thinking differently.
Creativity is seeing the same thing but thinking differently.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.