Famous quote by Guru Nanak

Mobile Desktop
I am neither a child, a young man, nor an ancient nor am I of any caste
Like

"I am neither a child, a young man, nor an ancient; nor am I of any caste"

- Guru Nanak

About this Quote

Guru Nanak was a spiritual leader and creator of Sikhism. He was understood for his mentors of equality and justice. This quote is a reflection of his beliefs and worths. He is stating that he is not bound by any social or spiritual categories. He is not a child, a boy, or an ancient, and he is not of any caste. He is not restricted by any of these labels, and instead is totally free to be himself.

Guru Nanak's message of equality and justice is still pertinent today. He was ahead of his time in recognizing that all people are equivalent and ought to be treated as such. He was an advocate of the concept that everybody need to be respected despite their age, gender, or social status. His words are a tip that we should not be bound by labels or stereotypes, however instead ought to be complimentary to be ourselves. We should strive to deal with everyone with respect and dignity, no matter their background.

About the Author

This quote is written / told by Guru Nanak between April 15, 1469 and September 22, 1539. He/she was a famous Philosopher. The author also have 18 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
"The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions"
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., Poet
Small: Neurotics complain of their illness, but they make the most of it, and when it comes to talking it away from t
Sigmund Freud
"Neurotics complain of their illness, but they make the most of it, and when it comes to talking it away from them they will defend it like a lioness her young"
Sigmund Freud, Psychologist
Small: Young men have a passion for regarding their elders as senile - Henry B. Adams
"Young men have a passion for regarding their elders as senile"
Henry B. Adams, Historian
Small: Youth is not a question of years: one is young or old from birth - Natalie Clifford Barney
"Youth is not a question of years: one is young or old from birth"
Natalie Clifford Barney, Author
Small: No worse fate can befall a young man or woman than becoming prematurely entrenched in prudence and negation -
Knut Hamsun
"No worse fate can befall a young man or woman than becoming prematurely entrenched in prudence and negation"
Knut Hamsun, Author
Small: In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of thei
Oscar Wilde
"In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: I shall not die young, for I am already near seventy: I may die old - Laurence Housman
"I shall not die young, for I am already near seventy: I may die old"
Laurence Housman, Playwright
Small: There are few things more dishonorable than misleading the young - Thomas Sowell
"There are few things more dishonorable than misleading the young"
Thomas Sowell, Economist
Small: Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.
Henry Ford
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young"
Henry Ford, Businessman
Small: The first task of the association must therefore be to form the young members - Adam Weishaupt
Adam Weishaupt
"The first task of the association must therefore be to form the young members"
Adam Weishaupt, Clergyman