Quotes

Quotes, proverbs and sayings. Perhaps with analysis and commentary.

Humility elevates divinity

அடக்கம் அமரருள் உய்க்கும் Sing the beauty of these words, and their meaning. (I don’t really mean sing. I mean, write in a way that’d really make me appreciate the beauty. But without going overboard. I mean, some wicked humor is always welcome! In fact, I’d love for you to think about who some of the best authors are who achieve this balance and write in THEIR style. To interpret the genius of Thiruvalluvar, specifically Kural 121, one needs a specific kind of guide. You need someone who understands that the universe is governed by iron-clad rules, but also finds humanity’s inability to follow them hilariously tragic. ...

To make the bed, or sleep?

ज़िंदगी भर बिस्तर बिछईबा करबा तो सुतबा कब? Sing the beauty of these words, and their meaning. (I don’t really mean sing. I mean, write in a way that’d really make me appreciate the beauty. But without going overboard. I mean, some wicked humor is always welcome! In fact, I’d love for you to think about who are some of the best authors who achieve this balance, and write in THEIR style.) ...

The busier you are, the happier you are

忙しいほど幸せ sounds beautiful. Help me break it down, letter by letter. Sing the beauty of the strokes, the words, and their meaning. (I don’t really mean sing. I mean, write in a way that’d really make me appreciate the beauty. But without going overboard. I mean, some wicked humor is always welcome! In fact, I’d love for you to think about who are some of the best authors who achieve this balance, and write in THEIR style.) ...