APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes by the People's President

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

The nation on Monday celebrates the 87th birthday of former and one of the most beloved Presidents of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. He was fondly known as the people’s president. Born on October 15, 1931, Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam served as India’s 11th president between 2002 and 2007. The backbone behind the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests, the Missile Man of India, was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 1997. Here are five inspirational quotes by the former President of India to reminisce him on his birth anniversary.

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

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.

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

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.

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

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.

APJ Abdul Kalam 87th Birth Anniversary: 5 inspiring quotes of the People's President

Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.