It's when children are 15, 16 or 17 that they decide whether they want to be a doctor, an engineer, a politician or go to the Mars or moon. That is the time they start having a dream, and that's the time you can work on them. You can help them shape their dreams.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I was willing to accept what I couldn't change.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

My view is that at a younger age your optimism is more, and you have more imagination etc. You have less bias.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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 realize the great life.

— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam