Oct 24, 2024

RK Laxman birth anniversary: 8 timeless quotes by the late iconic cartoonist

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The great cartoonist R.K. Laxman

The great Indian cartoonist R.K. Laxman is best-known for his iconic character of ‘The Common Man’, which reflected the Indian democracy and politics in a humourous way.

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'Common Man' by RK Laxman

Remembering RK Laxman on his birth anniversary today, here we list some of his timeless quotes on the different aspects of life that reflect his brilliant wit and humour.

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On accepting the absurdities of life

"A cartoonist enjoys not a great man but a ridiculous man."

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On loving what you do

"Each morning I grumble, I plan to resign as I drag myself to office. By the time I come home I like my work!"

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On the importance of humour in life

"Frankly, our politics is so sad that if I had not been a cartoonist, I would have committed suicide."

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On staying positive even in stressful situations

"I have not forgotten that you can see the world through pieces of coloured glass."

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On listening and observing life

"My common man is omnipresent. He's been silent all these 50 years. He simply listens."

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On being kind and empathetic

"Only when we grow older do we learn to be kind and realise that selfishness is bad. But even then not all of us learn these things. Otherwise, why would there be fights and wars?"

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On life

"The cartoon contains observation, sense of humour, sense of the ridiculous and contradiction – life!"

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On reality being more weird than fiction

"To a child, reality seems much more fabulous than fantasy."

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