Building capacity dissolves differences. It irons out inequalities.

More quotes by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

View all
"If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun."

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Ambition

"If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved."

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Success

"Small aim is a crime."

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Ambition

"You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear."

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Hard Work

"If we are not free, no one will respect us."

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Independence

More Empowerment Quotes

View all
"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."

- Elder Richard G. Scott

Empowerment

"As leaders of the Church, there isn’t anything in this world we wouldn’t do that’s right for you. We have great confidence in you. You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time, when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest."

- President Ezra Taft Benson

Empowerment

"Women challenge the status quo because we are never it."

- Cindy Gallop

Empowerment

"We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do."

- Arlan Hamilton

Empowerment

"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."

- Oprah Winfrey

Empowerment