APJ Abdul Kalam dead: 7 Most Famous Quotes of India’s most popular President

Former India President APJ Abdul Kalam passed away on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong. He was 83 years old when he passed away. Popularly known as the ‘Missile Man of India’, he was one of the most renowned scientists in India before becoming the 11th President of the country. He served as the President from 2002-2007 and was considered as unarguably the most popular President of India.

he shaped minds and inspired the Indian youth. His story of poverty and struggle as a child became famous and he became an inspiration for millions.His autobiography ‘Wings of Fire’ was widely renowned. Here are some of his most famous quotes:

1) 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.

2) English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese.

3) You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

4) Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

5) To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

6) Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

7) We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.