Browse 105 quotes about Polyglot.
“I grew up speaking two languages,
mother tongue and national tongue,
then in my late teens I assimilated English
from pirated dvds of American movies;
soon after I absorbed another language,
from the South of India, again from movies.
Years later when I started writing and got WiFi,
that's when an entire new horizon opened up.
This time I found myself drawn to Turkish
and Spanish, which became second languages
in the canon, after my first English.
I don't describe, I embody -
I don't study a culture,
I disappear into the culture.”
Source: Kral Fakir: When Calls The Kainat
“How will you know if you can speak another language? If you can curse someone on impulse without memorizing, you got the language in your gut. If you can console someone in pain, the language nestles in your heart.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“Forget grammar, forget vocabulary, let the language seep into your bloodstream. In a world infested with medal-seeking mules, stand odd, stand ablaze, a drunken pilgrim.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“Pilgrim of Language (Sonnet)
How will you know if you
can speak another language?
If you can curse someone
on impulse without memorizing,
you got the language in your gut.
If you can console someone in pain,
the language nestles in your heart.
No es necessario que hablar guapisimo,
solamente necessario que hablar amable.
All those pedestals of language levels,
a, b, z, and what not, are elitist garbage.
Chase after form,
and you'll miss the soul -
throw yourself into the soul,
and neurons will regrow.
Forget grammar, forget vocabulary,
let the language seep into your bloodstream.
In a world infested with medal-seeking mules,
stand odd, stand ablaze, a drunken pilgrim.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“I switch languages like radio, I switch cultures like seasons.”
Source: With Love From A Blue Rock
“What makes a language native is not flawless syntax or grammar, but a shameless flow of passion.”
Source: With Love From A Blue Rock
“Milkyway Messiah (The Sonnet)
Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata,
Cada vez que los oprimidos claman esperanza,
Siyasi hayvanlar ne zaman gelip nefret satarsa,
Whenever morons 'n their yes men ruin armonia,
Jab jab some jhandus rashtrabadka jhanda lehraye,
När kärleken till lyx väger tyngre än socialt ansvar,
Immer wenn das herz von gier überwältigt wird,
When humility is trampled by megalomaniacal desire,
Sempre que a bondade é dominada pelo intelecto,
Quando la compassione è sopraffatta dall'indifferenza,
Kapag tinanggap ang pagiging makasarili bilang batas,
Whenever accountability is deemed as misdemeanor,
Embracing affliction, from the dust 'n dirt of soil 'n street,
You the Milkyway Messiah is to rise as the sentient shield.”
Source: Dervish Advaitam: Gospel of Sacred Feminines and Holy Fathers
“If you wanna know about a culture, you can read about it in any language - but if you want to experience that culture like your own, you gotta do it as one of their own - through their own native language.”
Source: Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science
“Mundo Mi Monasterio
(Imanjali, Sonnet 2344)
Patriot beyond nation,
religious beyond religion,
cultured beyond culture -
that's a complete human.
Conscience is my CV,
Biodata, Bulldozer,
Revolution, my resume,
Citizenship, Earthistana.
Hindistan bana can verdi,
Amerika bana şan verdi,
Türkiye bana kalp verdi,
ve Dünya bana amaç verdi.
En sevdiğim kitap Mesnevi,
en sevdiğim şair Mevlana,
en sevdiğim dil Türkçe -
yinede derviş, şair, hepsi sonra,
öncelikle ben insan, iyilik benim iman;
mundo mi monasterio, annihilation my azan.”
Source: Kral Fakir: When Calls The Kainat
“I have no genre, I am the genre.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“Hometown Human Sonnet
Everybody loves Rumi,
I learnt his tongue,
So I could pick up where he left off.
Better than basking in borrowed light,
Is to be an original light to the world.
Everybody yells, viva la libertad,
I learnt el idioma, so I could
humanize the paradigm of revolution.
Everybody loves Indus valley diversity,
Annitiki munde anni shaashtralu nerchkunnanu,
So I'm never out of spice for my humanitarianism.
Everybody loves boasting about their culture,
I spent years making all the cultures my own.
Thus my strength was amplified a thousand folds,
My sight expanded beyond all norms of vision known.
Polyglots have more fun - there is no question.
When science, poetry and polyglottery come together,
That's the beginning of a paradigm bending revolution.”
Source: Vande Vasudhaivam: 100 Sonnets for Our Planetary Pueblo
“A complicated structure? Undoubtedly. But after all, the cathedral of Milan is complicated too, and you still look at it with awe.”
“Language becomes an adventure in 'LinguaVerse'.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Language is the key that unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing us to communicate, connect, and understand each other on a deeper level.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Learning a new language broadens your horizons, revealing diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives that enrich your life.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Languages are bridges that unite people from different backgrounds, fostering tolerance, empathy, and global harmony.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Mastering a foreign language opens doors to exciting career opportunities, expanding your professional prospects and enhancing your marketability.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Language learning is a journey of self-discovery, as you uncover hidden talents, develop cognitive skills, and boost your confidence.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Speaking another language enhances your problem-solving abilities, as it encourages you to think creatively and find alternative solutions.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Learning languages strengthens your multitasking skills, as you navigate between different grammar rules, vocabulary, and cultural nuances.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Acquiring a new language is an investment in personal growth, as it fosters adaptability, resilience, and an open-minded attitude towards change.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Bilingualism stimulates your brain, improving memory retention and overall cognitive function, which can contribute to a healthier mind.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Language learning cultivates a sense of curiosity, encouraging a lifelong love for exploration, discovery, and continuous learning.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“When you learn a language, you gain access to literature, music, films, and art forms that otherwise would remain inaccessible, broadening your cultural appreciation.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Being multilingual allows you to connect with people from different walks of life, forming meaningful relationships and nurturing a sense of community.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Learning a language teaches you the value of patience, perseverance, and discipline, as you navigate the challenges and celebrate the milestones along the way.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Speaking multiple languages equips you with effective communication skills, enabling you to express yourself with clarity, precision, and cultural sensitivity.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Language learning is an adventure that never ends, as each new language opens a gateway to further exploration, linguistic diversity, and personal enrichment.”
Source: LinguaVerse: A Journey through Language Realms
“Marham na mazhab dekhe,
marham na dekhe mulk,
la medicina no ve la fe,
my existence is the proof.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“AI can translate info, not inkling,
AI can translate facts, not poetry.
Till a tongue transcends lips to soul,
Translations are but soulless forgery.
Each language leaves a distinct mental imprint,
Inaccessible by the fanciest of translator.
Translation gives a glimpse into the head,
Language is highway to the soul of a culture.”
Source: Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science
“I don't do drugs, languages are my LSD.”
Source: Abigitano: El Divino Refugiado
“AI can translate info, not inkling,
AI can translate facts, not poetry.
Till a tongue transcends lips to soul,
Translations are but soulless forgery.”
Source: Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science
“Each language leaves a distinct mental imprint,
Inaccessible by the fanciest of translator.
Translation gives a glimpse into the head,
Language is highway to the soul of a culture.”
Source: Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science
“Language is magic,
I wield that magic in my breath.
My brain is a symphony of portals,
each transcending past exclusivity,
into distinct linguocultural awareness.”
Source: Visvavatan: 100 Demilitarization Sonnets
“Language is magic, culture is magic,
I wield that magic in my breath.
My brain is a symphony of portals,
Each transcending past exclusivity,
into distinct linguocultural awareness.”
“I have no mother-language, every mother is my mother, every language, my language.”
Source: Neurosonnets: The Naskar Art of Neuroscience
“The Whirling Linguist
(Naskaristana 2670-2671)
Language is a paradox,
by ambition it is expansive,
but by neurology it is restrictive,
and language tied to ideology,
is downright decrepit.
I live in six languages,
and occasionally dabble in a few more,
and I learnt none inside classrooms,
I just outgrew the jungle memberships.
What makes a language native is
not flawless syntax or grammar,
but a shameless flow of passion.
For example, yo soy humano, por que humano?
cunku benim icin bi tek insanlik onemli -
sesangi sarang, sarangi sesang -
and to hell with armchair linguists
and grammar nazis, who can't tell
day from night without consulting textbooks -
I'm the center that the dervish whirls around,
I'm the flame that syllables dance around,
I'm the immeasurable that your complex-obsessed
psychology books patronize with analysis, and
philosophy books desecrate with ivory-tower,
lifeless logic disconnected from soil,
most of whom are more interested in calculation and
condescension than the elevation of human condition.
You think Naskar writes me, Naskar is an idiot, I'm beyond Naskar, beyond every single puny mortal brain, I'm the original sentience that occasionally seeks out fitting vessels, with a dominant tendency of expansion and a tinge of naivety, and makes them whirl at my whim, so that your little toddler species doesn't crawl back into jungle slime.”
Source: With Love From A Blue Rock
“Polyglots have more fun.”
Source: Vande Vasudhaivam: 100 Sonnets for Our Planetary Pueblo
“When science, poetry and polyglottery come together, that's the beginning of a paradigm bending revolution.”
Source: Vande Vasudhaivam: 100 Sonnets for Our Planetary Pueblo
“Broken polyglots are potent polyglots.”
Source: World War Human: 100 New Earthling Sonnets
“English is not my mothertongue,
english is my brother tongue -
spanish is not my mothertongue,
spanish is my cousin tongue -
turkish is not my mothertongue,
turkish is my lover tongue.”
Source: Nazmahal: Palace of Grace
“I am Multiculturalism (The Sonnet)
I don't write on multiculturalism,
I am multiculturalism.
The only nationalism I care about,
is tribalism ending multinationalism.
I can't do it no more - I can't!
One little language is enough no more!
I gotta be the Himalayas in every language,
I gotta be the Himalayas in every culture.
Either you'll know me as a national hero
of every nation, or you won't know me at all.
So long as a single human calls me foreigner,
I'll conclude, I've achieved nothing at all.”
Source: Visvavatan: 100 Demilitarization Sonnets
“I don't need to write in all these languages of the world - those who care, will find a way. I write in more than one language because I want to. I want to leave at least something extremely personal for every culture in the world - that is, for as many cultures as I humanly can.”
Source: Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch
“The Good Conqueror (Sonnet)
Born in the land of multiculturalism,
I grew up speaking three languages,
mother tongue, national tongue and English.
Then in my late teens I acquired
my fourth tongue Telugu on a whim,
and later along the years,
I acquired my fifth, Turkish, which
became my dearest, and my sixth,
yet to be perfected, Spanish.
That's the only conquest I care about,
for language is the highway to culture.
Not real estate, gadgets or cash,
give me languages, give me cultures.
English is my work language,
Turkish is my love language.
Science is my brain language,
Integration, my heart language.”
Source: Azad Earth Army: When The World Cries Blood
“Born in the land of multiculturalism, I grew up speaking three languages, mother tongue, national tongue and English. Then in my late teens I acquired my fourth tongue Telugu on a whim, and later along the years, I acquired my fifth, Turkish, which became my dearest, and my sixth, yet to be perfected, Spanish. That's the only conquest I care about, for language is the highway to culture. Not real estate, gadgets or cash, give me languages, give me cultures.”
Source: Azad Earth Army: When The World Cries Blood
“Sonnet Shahada, 2345
I switch cultures like clothes,
I switch sciences like pens.
I switch scriptures like tides,
I switch languages like seasons.
Service of humanity is supreme shahada,
to defend the persecuted is cosmic khalsa,
to treat neighbor as god is real dharma,
quiet kindness is the real karma.
Ana al-haqq, ana al-hub -
aham bindu, aham brahmanda.
I shed dogma like dead skin,
el cosmos es mi casa.”
Source: Kral Fakir: When Calls The Kainat
“My roots go deep down to the core of earth, spread across the bones and marrow of the human race.”
Source: Sonnets From The Mountaintop
“My roots run deep down to the core of earth, spread across the bones and marrow of the human race.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“When I wanna pen something extremely personal, without actually revealing anything, I just write it in spanish or turkish. If you wanna study the mountain, study the mainstream work - but if you wanna learn about the person, study the turkish and spanish portion of my work.
That's why most of the titles of my works are in turkish or spanish - because I can't write a single word unless I feel the title boiling in my blood - and although English is unofficially the first language of earth, because of its savage imperialist history, it is neither the profoundest nor the most beautiful language on earth.
Does that mean, we should wipe out english from the world altogether? Of course not - that would be yet another boneheaded exercise in bigotry and intolerance. Instead, what's really needed is a genuine humane intention to create a truly magnificent
multilingual society - towards a multicultural world. Learn to look beyond the puny confines of one petty language, because the world is too grand to be wasted in the gutter of one language and one culture. Every culture is my culture, every country is mine - defiant descendants of divided ancestors, hand in hand we shall fly.”
Source: Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect
“My favorite language in the world is Turkish,
Because its culture electrifies my scars.
My favorite language in the East is Telugu,
Because its music emboldens my nerves.
My favorite language in the West is Spanish,
Because it teaches me the worth of freedom.
Favorite ancient tongues are Arabic 'n Sanskrit,
For one embodies peace, another assimilation.”
Source: Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect