10 inspiring quotes that show why Abdul Kalam was called ‘People’s President’
28 July 2015 10:25 PM IST
Dr Kalam, who would have turned 84 in October died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at the IIM Shillong on Monday. The government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of Dr Kalam. He became the 11th head of the- “Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.”
- “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.”
- “Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.”
- “To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.”
- “God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.”
- “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.”
- “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.” -
- “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”
- "Don't declare holiday on my death, instead work an extra day, if you love me"
Dr Kalam, who would have turned 84 in October died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at the IIM Shillong on Monday. The government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of Dr Kalam. He became the 11th head of the
<p>Abdul Kalam arrived at 5:40 pm at the IIM guest house in Shillong and began delivering a lecture on 'Creating a live-able planet' when he collapsed and rushed to the Bethany hospital here.</p><p>He was declared dead at 7:45 PM by the medical board of the hospital.</p><p>Meghalaya government has declared a state holiday today as a mark of respect to Kalam who breathed his last in the city. </p><p>Last respects were paid to the late former President at the tarmac of the airport after his body was brought to Guwahati from Shillong by an Air Force helicopter.</p><p>Several leaders including Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and senior Indian Air Force officials joined in paying tribute to India's 'Missile Man' whose death has plunged the nation into overwhelming grief.</p>
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