My Life: An Illustrated Biography: An Illustrated Autobiography

by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Let not thy winged days be spent in vain. When once gone, no gold can buy them

you are the captain of your problems and never let the problems become the captain; defeat the problem and succeed. Once you tell yourself: ‘I can solve this and I will do it well’, there is nothing that can stop you from doing so.

‘It speaks for the power and vitality of India’s democracy that a poor boy from a small island in Tamil Nadu can travel far in the service of the motherland and now be considered for the responsibilities of Rashtrapati Bhavan.’

Having an aim in life gives purpose to every action and orientation to every result.

My national flag flies in my heart and I will bring glory to my nation.