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Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach us- Quote of the day by Langston Hughes: ‘I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost…’ – American poet on dreams, determination and finding a way forward
- Quote of the day by Spanish poet Luis Cernuda: ‘If I do not know you, I have not lived; If I die without knowing…’ – on love, desire and the search for a meaningful life
- Quote of the day by Japanese poet Yosa Buson: ‘What you want to acquire, you should dare to acquire by any means…’ – Lesson on desire, courage and life's fleeting opportunitiesYosa Buson, a renowned Japanese poet, emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities as they arise. He held the belief that life presen...16 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova: ‘Dostoyevsky knew a lot but not everything. He, for instance, thought that if you kill a human you'll turn into…’Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova questioned Fyodor Dostoevsky's view on guilt after violence. She observed people committing acts and the...16 Aug, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach...' - Powerful lesson on not to blame yourself for past mistakes by the iconic American writer-activistMaya Angelou’s profound words, “Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach,” offer a meaningful reminder about self-forgiv...16 Aug, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Rumi: 'Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in dealing with anxieties caused by others...' A lesson on finding your own path by ancient mystic and poetRumi’s profound words, “Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others. Leave ...16 Aug, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander Pushkin: ‘People are so like their first mother Eve: what they are given doesn't…’ – Russian poet on human desire, temptation and why we want what we cannot haveAlexander Pushkin, a foundational figure in Russian literature, explored human desire. His novel 'Eugene Onegin' highlights the allure of f...15 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: An Indian king weaponised his pen. The British answered with a cannonRaja Shankar Shah and his son Raghunath Shah were executed by the British in Jabalpur in 1857 after poems invoking goddess Chandi against c...15 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- In 1976, a Pulitzer-winning poet moved from New York to Maui; he helped turn 19 degraded acres into a rare palm forestPoet W.S. Merwin dedicated over forty years to transforming degraded land in Maui into a thriving palm forest alongside his wife Paula. Tog...15 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Thomas Campbell: ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die’ - Scottish poet’s powerful words about love, loss and the people we leave behindThomas Campbell's quote is on living on through memories and influence. His words suggest that a person's presence continues after their ph...15 Aug, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marina Tsvetaeva: ‘And soon all of us will sleep under the earth…’ – the Russian poet on conflict, mortality and the human need for peaceQuote of the Day: Marina Tsvetaeva's quote reflects on human conflict and the shared end of mortality. She questions why people make life d...13 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Best Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will...' - Acclaimed American poet's timeless wisdom on finding the right balance in lifeMaya Angelou, renowned poet and civil rights activist, moved countless individuals with her profound insights and eloquence. Her celebrated...11 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Tom Hanks: "It's always a combination of physics and poetry that I find inspiring. It's hard to wrap your head around things like..." The Interstellar actor’s powerful take on science, wonder, imagination and the mysteries of the universeThe quote of the day by Tom Hanks beautifully captures the connection between science, imagination and human wonder. In this inspiring quot...10 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on time, personal growth, and shifting perspectiveQuote of the day by Robert Frost, “The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected,” reflects on time, personal growth and changing pe...10 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lyudmila Ulitskaya: ‘Literature is the best thing humanity has. Poetry is the heart…’ – Russian novelist on why stories still matterLyudmila Ulitskaya, an acclaimed Russian novelist, views literature as humanity's greatest achievement. She believes poetry is the heart of...10 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Antonio Machado: 'Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by...' - Spanish poet's timeless wisdom on creating your own path through courage, action, and perseveranceAntonio Machado, the illustrious Spanish poet, delved into the intricate themes of time and memory throughout his body of work. With poigna...10 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Spanish Poet Luis Cernuda: ‘Everything beautiful has its moment and then…’ — Why do the most beautiful moments in life often seem to disappear just as quickly as they arrive?Spanish poet Luis Cernuda beautifully captures the essence of life’s fleeting beauty. His words remind us that moments slip away quickly, u...10 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Seferis: ‘For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small, its domain is in…’ - How poetry connects people across oceans and generations despite geographic boundariesThe power of words is remarkable, linking people across various dimensions and eras. According to George Seferis, poetry exists within ever...06 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Quote of the day by ancient Greek poet Pindar: ‘Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality…’ – The smallest gestures often leave the biggest markQuote of the day: Ancient Greek poet Pindar highlighted affection's importance in gift-giving over two millennia ago. His words emphasize t...06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
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