How did Dr. Kalam assess his worth?
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Dr Kalam neither television, nor a fridge or air conditioner.
His material possessions can be summed up as 2500 books, few shirts and trousers along with some necessities.
He was not interested in wealth and he considered the affection of a students and good wishes of his dear ones as his only property.
He Considered human virtue greater than material wealth and throughout his life he focussed on accumulating qualities like honesty, patience and perseverance.
The assets of Dr. Kalam are 2,500 books, a wristwatch, six shirts, four trousers, three suits, and a pair of shoes. Kalam did not own any property, fridge, TV, car or AC.
This, for a man who spent more than five decades in public service, including being the president of the Republic. He neither died in penury, nor did he live a life of luxury.
No public person after Jawaharlal Nehru has ever evoked the kind of outpouring of emotion and goodwill that Kalam received.