20 Best Motivational Kalpana Chawla Quotes

Kalpana Chawla Quotes On Life, Dreams, Flying, and Education

Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut and engineer. She was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.

“Material interests are not the only guiding light.”  – Kalpana Chawla

“You are just your intelligence.”  –  Kalpana Chawla

The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.” – Kalpana Chawla

 

“If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?” – Kalpana Chawla

 

“Listen to the sounds of nature. Wishing you the best on your trek towards your dreams.” – Kalpana Chawla

“We gazed dreamily at the Milky Way and once in a while caught some shooting stars. Times like those gave me the opportunity to wonder and ask all those very basic questions. That sense of awe for the heavens started there.” – Kalpana Chawla

“The quickest way may not necessarily be the best.” – Kalpana Chawla

“The journey matters as much as the goal.” – Kalpana Chawla

“The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.” – Kalpana Chawla

“You must enjoy the journey because whether or not you get there, you must have fun on the way.” – Kalpana Chawla

“If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?” – Kalpana Chawla

“Do something because you really want to do it. If you’re doing it just for the goal and don’t enjoy the path, then I think you’re cheating yourself.” – Kalpana Chawla

“When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.” – Kalpana Chawla

“There are so many people who are arguing or fighting over issues which don’t have much relevance. We must all realise it is not worth it.” – Kalpana Chawla

“I would say if you have a dream, follow it. It doesn’t really matter whether you are a woman or from India or from wherever. – Best Kalpana Chawla Quotes

“The first view of the Earth is magical. It is a very overpowering realization that the Earth is so small. It affected me. I could not get over the notion that in such a small planet, with such a small ribbon of life, so much goes on. It is as if the whole place is sacred. – Kalpana Chawla

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“It’s easy for me to be motivated and inspired by seeing somebody who just goes all out to do something. – Kalpana Chawla

“We crossed the Himalayas in less than two minutes, and then you realise, ‘Oh My God, within an hour and a half, we have gone around the whole planet.’ – Kalpana Chawla

“When you lift off, the pressure is supposed to be maximum. But actually, it was very benign. Very enjoyable. But as soon as the engines cut off and you get to zero gravity, you felt as if you were being pushed off your seat. You feel disoriented. You don’t feel aligned with anything. I felt for a few good hours that I was falling. – Kalpana Chawla

“Every once in a while, we’d ask my dad if we could get a ride in one of these planes. And, he did take us to the flying club and get us a ride in the Pushpak and a glider that the flying club had. – Kalpana Chawla

“The list of what I want to do is so long, I would need a few lifetimes to achieve them. For instance, I would like to fly small planes, maybe over the Ganges one day. – Kalpana Chawla

“There are so many people who are arguing or fighting over issues which don’t have much relevance. We must all realise it is not worth it. – Kalpana Chawla