World Students’ Day 2022: History, significance; famous quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam

NEW DELHI: World Students Day is celebrated every year on October 15 on the birth anniversary of former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam.

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Tributes to our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He is greatly admired for his contribution to our nation as a scientist and as a President who struck a chord with every section of society.”

Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia said, “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will always be remembered as one of the greatest leaders & educationists our nation has ever seen. His life, and his vision of an educated, empowered India continues to inspire us all to work towards realising the goal of quality education for each child.”

APJ Abdul Kalam famous quotes

Abdul Kalam inspired and strived to work for students. He also set a target of interacting with 1,00,000 students during the two years after his resignation from the post of scientific adviser in 1999, as per reports. Here are some inspiring quotes by Abdul Kalam.

“Dream is not that which you see while sleeping it is something that does not let you sleep.”

“It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone.”

“All Birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference.”

“To succeed in life and achieve results, you must understand and master three mighty forces— desire, belief, and expectation.”

“Dream, Dream, Dream… Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”