Nuclear power generation has been given a thrust by the use of uranium-based fuel which US is set to supply to India if the deal comes through. However, there would be a requirement for ten-fold increase in nuclear power generation even to attain a reasonable degree of energy self-sufficiency for our country.
Abdul KalamYou cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future.
Abdul KalamWe need to create brand institutions. In the fortune 500 companies, 5 Indian companies are named while 15 are from China though we have similar kind of populations.
Abdul KalamLet 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.
Abdul KalamOne lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.
Abdul KalamWe are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness.
Abdul KalamGod, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.
Abdul KalamBe active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.
Abdul KalamThe world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
Abdul KalamTell me, why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize 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?.
Abdul KalamCreativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.
Abdul KalamIf you FAIL, never give up because F.A.I.L. means "First Attempt in Learning". END is not the end; in fact E.N.D. means "Effort Never Dies". If you get NO as an answer, remember N.O. means "Next Opportunity".
Abdul KalamWe will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage.
Abdul KalamThinking is progress. Non-thinking is stagnation of the individual, organisation and the country. Thinking leads to action. Knowledge without action is useless and irrelevant. Knowledge with action, converts adversity into prosperity.
Abdul KalamWhat is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics.
Abdul KalamThe government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.
Abdul KalamWhen grand plans for scientific and defence technologies are made, do the people in power think about the sacrifices the people in the laboratories and fields have to make?
Abdul KalamMeasuring nuclear yield depends on multiple parameters - the location and number of instruments, the geology of the area, the location of the seismic station in relation to the test site.
Abdul KalamMost of the time, communication gets confused with conversation. In fact, the two are distinctly different.
Abdul KalamLook 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.
Abdul KalamDifficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you realise your hidden potential and power, let difficulties know that you too are difficult.
Abdul KalamDon’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success.
Abdul KalamIf 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.
Abdul KalamWhen we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives.
Abdul KalamIndia can live without nuclear weapons. That's our dream, and it should be the dream of the U.S. also.
Abdul KalamIn a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.
Abdul KalamMy worthiness is all my doubt His Merit- all my fear- Contrasting which my quality Does however appear
Abdul KalamNo matter what is the environment around you, it is always possible to maintain your brand of integrity
Abdul KalamDon't take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.
Abdul KalamScience is global. Einstein's equation, E=mc2, has to reach everywhere. Science is a beautiful gift to humanity, we should not distort it. Science does not differentiate between multiple races.
Abdul KalamWe must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream!
Abdul KalamThinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life.
Abdul KalamNo religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion.
Abdul KalamAll God's creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who tries to do most good to God's creatures.
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