32 Quotes & Sayings By Akilnathan Logeswaran

Akilnathan Logeswaran is a founder and CEO of 'Tribe' - a vibrant community of individuals who believe in the power of idea and the arts to impact lives. He is a writer, an educator and a poet. A graduate from MIT and Harvard, he has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, Times of India and many more. As a valued contributor to The Huffington Post's "Speaking Of" series, he has shared his thoughts on life and living Read more

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For twenty-seven years I was told and believed it to be true, that if you really liked someone, you'd wish her/him to 'stay the way s/he is'. Today I know that I was not wrong, but my view was limited. If I really like someone today, I don't want them to merely stay that way, I want them to grow, to discover their potential, and am excited to see who they choose to become. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Ti­tles are granted or in­her­ited, no­bil­ity isn't. Whatever paper we receive, be it of material or immaterial value — it will never exceed the value of your character being loved by people! Akilnathan Logeswaran
Don't leave the dream, lead your dreams!
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Don't leave the dream, lead your dreams! Akilnathan Logeswaran
Leaders are not the ones with the right position or...
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Leaders are not the ones with the right position or a proclaimed or given title, the actual leaders are the people who start acting, who step up, who do change, no matter in what way or how small! Akilnathan Logeswaran
We often seek beauty in the outside, in the unknown,...
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We often seek beauty in the outside, in the unknown, and often lack to realize the sheer beauty right in front of our very eyes, back home. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Honestly, I never really understood the glorification of Fridays & weekends. I don't want to build a life and career, where I spent five days a week waiting for the weekend. No! I want to enjoy my life, and don't wish any weekday away. I want each day to matter to me, in some way, even if it's a small tiny way. I love my life. Everyday. That's the spirit we should convey all around us. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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At birth and at dawn for each and every dayit triumphs over the eclipse. It is the very first thing that you see. Its power is blinding at first, anon it opens our eyes to the allure of the world. Each moment it breathes life into us, warms our souls and colors our skin. At gloaming it seems to wane, while it privily awaits a timeto give birth to a new circle of life. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Life is not about who you know, but rather about who knows you & what you stand for. Show the world with presence, actions & the way you lead your life, who you are. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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In a world full of lions and tigers entertaining the masses, have you ever seen a wolf performing in a circus? Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Titles don’t mean anything. What really matters is the impact you make on a daily basis! Akilnathan Logeswaran
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We can be the very first generation which fails to see the logic or pride in defining ourselves by anything else but what is found within ourselves: our values Akilnathan Logeswaran
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I just realized that sleep sometimes is the only precious wage for the hard working man. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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To me bathtubs are the epitome of luxury. Either you have no money to own one or you have no time to use one. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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The more people I am able to help, the more people are willing to help others. The more followers we have, the closer we are to a perfect world. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Day n night passing by, No tribute, we cannot deny, We did to world's problems so deep, Not a single sign, to take the leap. Senseless striving for some unknown glory, Too patiently awaiting time for our story. Still haven't spot that light, That make us seem calm n bright. How to ensure tis time-being, Is not in vain, but commencement of freeing. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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You may kill a fire. And everything you know falls to dust and ash. Yet the remarkable treasure in this seemingly hopeless pile, is hidden deep within. The burning embers incarnate the perpetual desire to go from spark to flame. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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What if you'd live every day as if you were our society's future and hope? Akilnathan Logeswaran
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It's not a homeless life for me, It's just that I'm home less Than others like to be. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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We're experiencing the genesis of a community where it does not matter where your roots lie, but what you believe in. We will continue to create an inclusive and sustainable spirit, spreading the word from coast to mountaintop. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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The African continent has so many stories to tell, it's about time they are told, by them - not us. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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I love your roots, not the flower everybody sees! Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Vibe high and the magic around you will unfold. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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The major dilemma is that we tend to listen to reply, while all we should do is: listen to understand and feel. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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What many people do not understand is: It's not about who you think you know, but about who actually knows you. So better start giving today, be it giving everything at your job, or giving out lunch to that man. Start giving, and the world will know your true character! Akilnathan Logeswaran
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Happiness is a choice, a repetitive one. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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At one point in your life you have to decide whether you want to become a sachem or a solitary. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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When the time has come, every leaf turns to face the sun! Akilnathan Logeswaran
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When the time has come, every leaf turns to face the sun! It doesn't know if it has to, but because the call has reached it: Not knowing what to expect, it will, move slightly, twist patientlyand try to embrace whatever is coming! It might be too strong, it might be too weak, it also might just be perfect! Akilnathan Logeswaran
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If any religion turns against love of equal partners, there's something flawed with the religion, not the love. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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The beauty of the unexpected lies within the surprise of the momentum, not only at its tipping point, but also within all the moments waiting. Akilnathan Logeswaran
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It's not about who you think you know, but about who actually knows you. Akilnathan Logeswaran