"You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."
The famous quote which means that we should not let ourselves indulge in vain wishes has been penned by the Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. The most famous and successful college dropout has penned down numerous quotes that roll out words of wisdom, inspiration and truth. His words will continue to sort our lives out.
Passed away on August 7, 1941, his writing is deeply rooted in both Indian and Western learning traditions. He was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his ground breaking collection of poems called Gitanjali.
Besides penning the national anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana, his composition is also part of Bangladesh's national anthem, Amar Shonar Bangla. The Sri Lankan national anthem is also said to be inspired from his work.
Today on his 76th death anniversary, here are some quotes by Rabindranath Tagore you would definitely like to read:
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“It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.” “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”
“It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.” “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”
Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles.
The worldview of Tagore is seeing the unity of reason and religion, spirit and matter and letting them dance together. This is the big vision where science complements spirituality, art complements ecology and freedom complements equality.
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