Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam: Memorable quotes that show why Kalam will always be an inspiration

Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam had a way with words - from his memorable speeches while addressing students all over India to his inspirational books and essays including his autobiography 'Wings of Fire'. Kalam's words motivated generations of Indians to dream big and work hard towards achieving them.

As the 'Missile Man', as he was fondly called due to his immense contribution to India's space mission, breathed his last on Monday, here are some of his most memorable quotes that prove why he will continue to inspire us in the time to come as well.

On a concluding note, here's a wonderful quote from Kalam's autobiography 'Wings of Fire':

On the importance of learning:

On taking responsibility:

On gaining experience:

On being remembered by the younger generation:

On the power of dreams:

On his message to young people:

On winning people:

On what our aim for India should be:

On facing problems and difficulties:

On religion:

On leaving footprints behind:

On how to be corruption free: