Beloved former president, aerospace scientist, author, orator and inspiration for many, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, was famous as the ‘Missile Man’ of India for his outstanding contribution in development of AGNI and PRITHVI missiles for Indian Defence system. He hold multiple titles like ‘Father of India’s Military Program’ for his engineering talents and ‘People’s President’ for 5 glorious years (2002 to 2007) of his presidential rule in India.
But Kalam was more than just a scientist, engineer or president. He was a teacher, philosopher and thinker, who’s revolutionary ideas and deep words continue to inspire many of us, especially the students. He was fond of children and saw them as assets for India. Seeing his deep devotion and efforts towards improving the future of education in India, United Nations decided to observe “World Student’s Day” on his birthday in 2010.
Since Kalam always wished to be remembered as the ‘Teacher of people’, let us remember him for the same.
Here is a list of 10 soul-stirring quotes by Kalam that will make you think.