"The lives of great men remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
"Dr APJ Abdul Kalam wasn't around when Wordsworth wrote these lines. But these lines have surely been written for him.
When he passed away, Kalam owned precious little -- 2,500 books, a wristwatch, six shirts, four trousers, three suits and a pair of shoes.
He did not own any property nor a fridge, TV, car or air conditioner. This is for a man who spent over five decades in public service, including his stint as President of India.
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"The lives of great men remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
"Dr APJ Abdul Kalam wasn't around when Wordsworth wrote these lines. But these lines have surely been written for him.
When he passed away, Kalam owned precious little -- 2,500 books, a wristwatch, six shirts, four trousers, three suits and a pair of shoes.
He did not own any property nor a fridge, TV, car or air conditioner. This is for a man who spent over five decades in public service, including his stint as President of India.
A legacy that endures and continues to inspire.
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