" Within the mind are all the resources required for successful living. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" The real journey of the Indian aerospace programme, however, had begun with the Rohini Sounding Rocket (RSR) Programme. What is it that distinguishes a sounding rocket from a Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and from a missile? In fact, they are three "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" The country doesn't deserve anything less than success from us. Let us aim for success "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" A large number of scientists and engineers leave this country at their first opportunity to earn more money abroad. It is true that they definitely get greater monetary benefits, but could anything compensate for this love and respect from one's own countrymen? "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" the best way to win was to not need to win. The best performances are accomplished when you are relaxed and free of doubt. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" What you are destined to become is not revealed now but it is predetermined. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" I have repeatedly seen how people are poor at articulating what they want—until they see a work centre doing something they don't want them to do. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" There are more reviews available than the views. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" My impression of the American people can be summarized by a quotation from Benjamin Franklin, "Those things that hurt instruct!" I realised that people in this part of the world meet their problems head on. They attempt to get out of them rather than suffer them. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" You cannot change your FUTURE, you can change your HABITS. And surely your HABITS will change your FUTURE "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" He who knows others is learned, but the wise one is the one who knows himself. Learning without wisdom is of no use. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" dream is not what you see when you sleep at night,but dream is something which does not let you sleep. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" You have to Dream before your Dreams can come true "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" God has not promised Skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways All our life through; God has not promised Sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" For all your days prepare And meet them ever alike When you are the anvil, bear - When you are the hammer, strike. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" once your mind stretches to a new level it never goes back to its original dimension. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

" A big shot is a little shot who keeps on shooting, so keep trying. "

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam