Subramanya Bharathi quotes

Subramanya Bharathi was a renowned Indian poet, journalist, and independence activist. His passionate writings inspired many during the Indian freedom movement. He became a symbol of social reform, equality, and patriotism through his bold literary works. Here are 5 of his quotes:

He who writes poetry is not a poet. He whose poetry has become his life, and who has made his life his poetry - it is he who is a poet. (Subramanya Bharathi)
We shall not look at caste or religion. All human beings in this land - whether they be those who preach the vedas or who belong to other castes - are one. View quote
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The Devil is a Five-headed Snake, says the father. The son says, Nay, it's a Six-headed one.And then their hearts burn with hate for each others - and they live apart for many years. View quote
Subramanya Bharathi
Among all the languages we know, we do not see anywhere, any as sweet as Tamil. View quote
Subramanya Bharathi
Fools! Do you argue, that things ancient ought, on that account, to be true and noble! Fallacies and Falsehoods there were from time immemorial, and dare you argue that because these are ancient these should prevail? In ancient times, do you think that there was not the ignorant, and the shallow minded? And why after all should you embrace so fondly a carcass of dead thoughts. Live in the present and shape the future, do not be casting lingering looks to the distant past for the past has passed away, never again to return. View quote
Subramanya Bharathi