Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

Indian poet and Nobel laureate.

An Indian poet, philosopher, and artist, he is best known for his literary contributions and for being the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works reflect deep humanism, exploring themes of love, freedom, and spirituality. Tagore's poetry and songs have touched generations, conveying the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of personal and collective spiritual awakening. His influence extends across cultures and continents.

Rabindranath Tagore Quotes about Truth

  • Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.
  • Facts are many, but the truth is one.
  • To be outspoken is easy when you do not wait to speak the complete truth.
  • Beauty is truth's smile when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror.
  • Truth looks tawdry when she is overdressed.
  • Blessed is he whose fame does not outshine his truth.
  • We are hidden in ourselves, like a truth hidden in isolated facts. When we know that this One in us is One in all, then our truth is revealed.
  • Love is not a mere impulse, it must contain truth, which is law.
  • I believe in a spiritual world - not as anything separate from this world - but as its innermost truth. With the breath we draw we must always feel this truth, that we are living in God.