A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model.

For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.

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

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.

Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue.

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

Small aim is a crime; have great aim.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion.

Tell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognise our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why?

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers.

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.

The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise... Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.