Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

you salute your duty,you need not salute anybody. But if u pollute ur duty, u hav 2 salute every body.... -ABDUL KALAM

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.