APJ Abdul Kalam first death anniversary 10 inspiring quotes of the missile man

APJ Abdul Kalam’s 1st death anniversary: 10 inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

India, today, is observing former president APJ Abdul Kalam’s first death anniversary. Dr Kalam, who was also known as the the ‘missile man’ and ‘People’s President’, passed away last year while delivering a lecture at the IIM-Shillong in Meghalaya due to cardiac arrest. In 1997, Kalam was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. To mark Kalam’s first death anniversary, Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday unveiled his life-size statue in Rameswaram.  

APJ Abdul Kalam’s 1st death anniversary: 10 inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

“All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the Clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference.”

APJ Abdul Kalam’s death anniversary: Inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

APJ Abdul Kalam’s death anniversary: Inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

“It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone.”

APJ Abdul Kalam’s death anniversary: Inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

“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’s death anniversary: Inspiring quotes of the ‘missile man’

“Without your involvement you can’t succeed. With your involvement you can’t fail.” (Source gettyimages)